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Alabama Divorce, Marriage Can Cause Weight Gain, Study Shows

Steve Eversole

September 01, 2011 16:52

Few people consider the possible changes in health when they marry or when they get divorced. But a new study by Ohio State researchers found that women are more likely to gain weight after marriage while men put on a few extra pounds when they get divorced. While neither of these things will...

Marriage and Divorce Rates Higher in Alabama, South Than Northeast, Census Says

Steve Eversole

August 30, 2011 15:24

A recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that where you live may influence your marriage and your willingness to divorce, USA Today reports. Alabama was among seven states, along with Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas with the highest marriage...

Is There Such a Thing as a Good Alabama Divorce?

Steve Eversole

August 25, 2011 18:08

The Huffington Post recently published an article that poses the question: Can "good" and divorce" be in the same sentence. Birmingham Divorce Attorneys believe they can be. Divorce in Alabama can be a stressful time in a person's life. Questions of financial security, how assets...

Study: Growing Older Doesn't Reduce Birmingham Divorce

Steve Eversole

August 22, 2011 17:59

A recent study found that conflict levels remain largely unchanged in a marriage over time, debunking the notion that as people get older they mellow out in marriage, CBS News reports. Whatever the age of the spouse, divorce in Birmingham can be a difficult if there is major conflict in the...

Is This The Best Time to Get an Alabama Divorce?

Steve Eversole

August 20, 2011 14:20

There rarely is a good time to get divorced. It is seldom a process that people yearn to participate in, but sometimes it is necessary. With the local and national economies slow to recover, some couples may consider staying together for financial reasons rather than going forward with a Birmingham...

Late-Life Birmingham Divorce Can Be a Headache

Steve Eversole

August 15, 2011 14:00

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that fewer first-time married couples are hitting their 25th, 30th and 35th anniversaries despite an increase in life expectancies. The article cites the recent breakups of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver and Al and Tipper Gore, who were married for...

Divorcee Asks for $46,000 a Month in Child Support

Steve Eversole

August 10, 2011 20:01

The Toronto Sun reports that former supermodel Linda Evangelista is demanding $46,000-a-month in child support from her former husband, mogul Francois-Henri Pinault. It may be the largest amount of child support sought in the New York court, the magistrate judge on the case has said. It's a...

Divorce Insurance May Be a New Trend in Alabama

Steve Eversole

August 05, 2011 19:15

A recent article in the Financial Times suggests that getting divorce insurance may become trendy after companies have begun offering insurance for prenuptial agreements and even the entire cost of a divorce. It's unclear whether this sort of thing will pick up steam in the United States, but it's...

Tips to Protecting Your Finances in a Birmingham Divorce

Steve Eversole

August 03, 2011 02:27

Financial implications of a divorce are among the most important factors to consider. While where the children will live and who will have to pay how much in child support or alimony are important to consider, money issues can live on and cause problems in the future. While divorce in Birmingham...