In a legal separation or divorce, IRAs get divided using a “transfer incident to the divorce.” Unfortunately, the Internal Revenue Service does not consider divorce as an exception to cashing out early and waiving the penalty. Your divorce proceeding can become complicated by cashing out a retirement asset. You can avoid taxes and more by […]
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident and injury can be rife with confusion and fear. But this is the time to stay calm, focus on your recovery, and get legal help to protect your rights. Until your personal injury case for damages is settled, it’s crucial to maintain all medical and financial records, documentation, […]
Contentious divorces often make both parents lose sight of the well-being of their children. Where ex-spouses are caught up in their own legal battles and bitter struggles in the middle of a child custody dispute, the court might appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to uphold the best interests of the child. An experienced child […]
In Alabama, aggressive driving has become a major concern in almost every city. Unfortunately, aggressive driving often results in catastrophic injuries or fatalities because of the dangerous actions of the at-fault driver. If you have been injured because of the negligence of an aggressive motorist, you should be able to hold them accountable for your […]
Summer vacations are one of the favorite things in the world for people of all age groups. But the increase in traffic and high influx of tourists in unfamiliar locations also increases the risk of accidents during this time of the year. You can avoid various hazards during the summer season by planning ahead and […]
Blended families have become increasingly common in Alabama in the past few years. Families where parents are divorcing are bound to face some complex issues and uncertainty, but a family composed of stepsiblings and stepparents usually presents a distinct set of challenges. If you and your spouse in a blended family decide to get divorced, […]
Your marital home is probably one of the largest financial assets in your divorce. Whether you should keep the marital home for your kids during divorce is a critical issue you must address. If the children are too young, you might not want to disrupt their comfort zone during this difficult transitional period. But it […]
While driving a car, something as seemingly harmless as using the radio dial or searching for your favorite song on your in-car music system, can make you take your eyes off the road. This is a form of distracted driving and a leading cause of devastating car accidents in Alabama. A number of research studies […]
When dividing assets during a divorce, the ex-spouses usually focus their attention on the most obvious marital assets, such as the family home, bank accounts, retirement accounts, real estate property, vehicles, and other such assets. Taking this into account, they typically miss out on other less frequently used assets. A seasoned divorce attorney in Alabama […]
Golf carts may travel at slow speeds, but their smaller size and lack of mounted lights sometimes make it harder for other drivers to spot them. This is especially true at nighttime or when the other driver is distracted. Golf cart accidents can cause severe injury depending on the impact. Drivers that act negligently and […]