One of the major issues in any divorce is the division of all of the personal property acquired during the marriage. Some property acquired before the marriage may still be considered marital property depending on the laws in your state. An attorney can help you determine which property is subject to the marital regime and must be divided. Some states also recognize that certain property bought during the marriage are intended to be the separate property of one spouse and therefore should not be included in the marital division. The court will also determine the division of stocks, bonds, rental property, vacation homes, and automobiles.

If you and your spouse have started a business together, some of your business assets may also be considered property of the marriage and subject to property division. One spouse may be allowed to keep certain property but they will need to pay the other spouse for their interest in the property. If the two spouses are unable to agree on a fair price, the court may order that the spouse who retains the property pay fair market value or that the property be sold and both spouses split the proceeds of the sale. The court may also allocate proceeds from savings accounts, IRAs, annuities, and 401ks.

The Court will also decide child custody, child support payments, and alimony payments. The court may choose to award physical custody of the child/children to one spouse and allow the other spouse to have liberal visitation rights. Or the court may choose to award joint custody to both parents. Contrary to popular belief, the mother is not automatically awarded primary custody. Any parent seeking custody of the minor child/children should be prepared to prove to the court that they can provide a stable home environment. Most states require that child support and alimony payments be awarded according to both parents’ income.

Getting divorced is a major life changing event. An attorney can help you sort out your legal rights so that you can move forward with your life.

For over 40 years, Bouloukos & Oglesby has provided exceptional legal services to Birmingham individuals and corporations. Whether facing divorce and separation, car wrecks, bankruptcy or other legal issues, clients have benefited from their tradition of integrity, experience and compassion. Their Birmingham attorneys provide each client with the careful attention their case deserves.

From car crashes in Birmingham to the most complicated corporate litigation, the Bouloukos & Oglesby law firm has successfully handled legal cases that range from the most simple to the most complex—giving each case the careful attention it demands and deserves. They are experienced in handling all types of general practice matters for all kinds of clients. Whether you are dealing with car wrecks, bankruptcy or any other legal matter, call Bouloukos & Oglesby today for a free consultation.

Choosing a social security disability attorney is much like choosing an attorney to represent you in any legal matter, in that you will find that not all are created equal. The level of experience, competence, ethics, egotism, etc., varies, and it’s best to keep consulting different attorneys until you find one with whom you are comfortable. When choosing a lawyer to represent your disability claim, look for an attorney who will:

Keep you informed of your claim status in a timely manner. An attorney that doesn’t return your calls or is rarely or never available to answer your questions is not showing respect for your concerns, and is most likely not going to be a strong advocate for your case.

Keep up with all paperwork in your case. This is, after all, one of the main benefits of having an attorney represent you. Your attorney should ensure that the state disability examiner has all of the medical documentation, work history, etc., needed to make a determination in your case. He or she should also file all appeals on time, and with as little delay as possible. Your attorney should provide you with copies of all documents in your case file, so that you are kept informed of the status of your case as well.

Go to bat for you when needed. Sometimes special circumstances arise and need to be addressed, and if you are paying an attorney you should have an advocate that will help you deal with any glitches in the system, or any deadlines that you miss (for legitimate cause).

Remember, when choosing a social security disability attorney, it’s best to treat the relationship as you would with any other person who provides you with a service. If you are not satisfied with the work, you should either ask for it to be corrected or, if your needs are not being met, find someone else who you feel can get the job done. Statistics show that individuals who have legal representation do tend to be approved for social security disability benefits more often than those that represent themselves, but only when their legal counsel competently handles the case.

Social security disability attorneys in Montgomery Alabama, S. Kay Dansby will help you resolve your social security disability claim and get on with your life. When you are dealing with Social Security, the paperwork, deadlines, and uncertainty would be hard to manage on your best days – and when you are disabled and had your claim denied, these are certainly not among your best days.

Their experienced Alabama Social Security Disability attorneys take your case personally. They take the time to meet you, explain what to expect, and keep you informed about your Social Security appeal. Kay is a former Social Security Staff Attorney with a thorough understanding of the process. She knows how to make sure her clients are treated fairly. She is here to help you and your families get through this. Kay will help you resolve your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income claim and get on with your life. If you are disabled and have been denied Social Security Disability benefits, call S. Kay Dansby right away, they are here to help.