Alabama Property Division in Divorce

At the law office of Ables, Baxter, Parker & Hall, you will find divorce attorneys with years of legal experience and ready access to colleagues who practice real estate law, pensions and estate planning, and business law. We are able to assist with even the most complex property settlement cases. Why go anywhere else?

Equitable Distribution

When Alabama courts are called upon to divide marital assets—when a couple cannot reach an agreement amongst themselves—they will follow the principle of "equitable distribution." The court will attempt to divide the assets equitably between the two parties.

What the court considers "equitable" may not seem fair and reasonable to the people involved. If you would like help and support in working together to reach a mutually agreeable property settlement agreement, contact a Huntsville, Alabama divorce mediation attorney at Ables, Baxter, Parker & Hall, P.C. We can offer the services of a certified divorce mediator, as well as experienced and aggressive courtroom litigation if your case requires that.

Alabama is a "non-community property" state. That means that the court will not distribute property that one spouse obtained individually before or during the marriage (including inheritance money), unless it was used jointly during the marriage.

Our divorce attorneys work with many active duty and retired military personnel. We understand the factors to be considered in dividing military pension funds.

Alabama Spousal Support

Alabama divorce courts do not automatically award alimony. The divorce court judge will consider a variety of factors in making a decision. Fault (spousal misconduct or having an affair) is only one factor; it does not guarantee that alimony will be awarded. Length of marriage, earning ability and employment history, educational background, and health of the parties are all important factors that will be considered.

The divorcing couple can also make spousal support decisions by themselves through negotiation or mediation. The Huntsville alimony lawyers at Ables, Baxter, Parker & Hall are equally prepared to help you find agreement or to take your case to court to argue for spousal support.

We invite you to learn more about how we assist our North Alabama clients with alimony concerns by contacting our office to speak with a Huntsville alimony lawyer.

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Family Law Attorneys:
Bill G. Hall
Thomas E. Parker, Jr.
Jonathan W. Pippin