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Things Parents Who Share Custody Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortThe Child Tax Credit is part of the American Rescue Plan. It increased the child tax credit to $3,600 for children under the age of six and $3,000 for children between the ages of six and seventeen. However, it also changed how this credit was paid out to parents. If you share custody of your […]
Why You Should Gather Eyewitness Testimony at the Scene of an Auto Accident
/by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortYou were driving safely, using your turn signals, and paying attention to other drivers on the road. But no matter how carefully you drive, you can’t control other drivers—and this time, someone crashed into you. Your next steps are to gather evidence, contact an attorney, and make sure you get what you deserve. What role […]
The Hidden Dangers of Sun Glare Accidents
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortCar accidents continue to be a major issue across Auburn and the state of Alabama. Most people assume that driver negligence is the cause of car accidents, and in many instances, this is the case. But there are also situations you need to be prepared for that you might not have thought of. This includes […]
Surviving Financially for a Stay-at-Home Mom after Divorce
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson, & ShortOne of the most challenging forces newly single stay at home moms face are financial struggles. Surviving on a single income when you were previously a stay-at-home mom can seem impossible. But there are many different ways you can be sure to protect yourself, so you can thrive after your divorce. Of course, figuring out […]
Estate Planning Essentials for Single Parents
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen you’re a single parent, there’s a lot riding on your shoulders. This means that planning for the future is incredibly important. While it’s unlikely that you’ll pass away or become incapacitated while your child is a minor, you want to plan for the worst-case scenario and know that your child will be in good […]
How to Keep Child Custody Exchanges Civil
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen you get divorced or you split up from your child’s other parent, it seems like life becomes a never-ending list of unpleasant things to do. One of those tasks is custody exchanges. For many parents, they become a major source of anxiety, ruining entire hours or days before the actual exchange. With a little […]
Hazards Drivers Face at Railroad Crossings
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortRailroad crossings are one of the most dangerous places for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. That may be why every driver’s education course seems to have at least one tragic story of someone losing their life or a loved one when their car got stuck on the railroad tracks. However, the risks go beyond just collisions. […]
What Saying “Sorry” After an Accident Could Mean for Your Alabama Injury Claim
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortManners are engrained in us from the time that we’re born, so it’s no surprise that apologizing is many people’s first reaction when they’re involved in a car accident. “Sorry” doesn’t always mean “I did this and feel bad about it.” You might mean that you’re sorry it happened or sorry for the effect it […]
Why Planning for Incapacity is Essential
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen most people think about estate planning, they think about what will happen to their assets when they pass away and how their final wishes will be carried out. However, there’s far more to this field than that—in fact, many believe that much more time should be spent on incapacity planning. It’s unpleasant to think […]
The Role of Mediation During an Alabama Divorce
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortThere are numerous ways to work through a divorce in Alabama, depending on the nature of your relationship with your ex-partner and what you hope to achieve in the process. Mediation is one option that has grown rapidly in popularity over the years. It saves time in court and can lead to fewer adversarial interactions […]