Divorce, where do I begin

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My wife and I have have decided to get a divorce after 19 years of marriage. I have moved out to my own place and I am still maintaining the mortgage and some bills at the house we lived in together. We have two children under the age of 18. She has not worked in years and curently does not work. I need to know what all she is entitled to and how much I have to take responsibilty for.

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Alabama divides marital

Alabama divides marital property following a divorce according to what is fair and equitable. However, what is fair and equitable is largely left up to the discretion of the judge and does not mean that the property will be distributed equally between the two spouses. The court will consider several factors when deciding which party should receive the property and each situation will be different according to the facts of the case. For example, a judge will consider how long the spouses were married and the ability of either spouse to earn additional money in the future. In addition, the court will look at the age and health of each party and whether one spouse stayed home with the children, while the other worked full time. Since you have two children under the age of 18, the judge will have to determine custody for the children and you may be required to pay child support to your spouse. In addition, you may be required to pay spousal support or alimony in addition to child support. Contact a family law attorney in Alabama to discuss your case.

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Alabama divides marital

Alabama divides marital property following a divorce according to what is fair and equitable. However, what is fair and equitable is largely left up to the discretion of the judge and does not mean that the property will be distributed equally between the two spouses. The court will consider several factors when deciding which party should receive the property and each situation will be different according to the facts of the case. For example, a judge will consider how long the spouses were married and the ability of either spouse to earn additional money in the future. In addition, the court will look at the age and health of each party and whether one spouse stayed home with the children, while the other worked full time. Since you have two children under the age of 18, the judge will have to determine custody for the children and you may be required to pay child support to your spouse. In addition, you may be required to pay spousal support or alimony in addition to child support. Contact a family law attorney in Alabama to discuss your case.