About The Harris Firm LLC — Divorce Montgomery Alabama
The Harris Firm LLC handles divorce Montgomery cases alongside bankruptcy work for clients across central Alabama. With offices in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, the firm reaches a wide region. Its pairing of divorce and bankruptcy experience helps when a separation strains finances. The Montgomery office serves Montgomery County families.
Divorce and debt often arrive together, and a firm that practices both can address them in a coordinated way. The Harris Firm manages dissolution, custody, and the financial fallout that follows. For more local counsel, view Montgomery family law listings.
Why Choose The Harris Firm LLC
The Harris Firm LLC combines divorce Montgomery representation with bankruptcy experience, a useful pairing when a split leaves a client facing debt. Its three offices, including Montgomery, give clients flexible access. The firm understands how property division and debt relief interact. People facing both issues find a coordinated resource.
Divorce Montgomery — Practice Areas & Services
- Divorce filings for contested and agreed cases
- Bankruptcy guidance tied to post-divorce debt
- Custody and support arrangements
- Division of marital assets and liabilities
- Modifications to existing orders
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I file for bankruptcy before or after divorce?
Timing depends on your debts and whether filing jointly makes sense. A firm handling both can advise on sequence to protect your interests. Discuss your full financial picture early.
How are debts divided in an Alabama divorce?
Alabama treats marital debt under equitable distribution, so it is divided fairly based on the circumstances. Judges consider who incurred the debt and each spouse’s ability to pay. Clear records help.
Does the Montgomery office handle local hearings?
Yes, the Montgomery office serves Montgomery County, and cases are heard in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Having local counsel helps with court appearances. Ask which office will manage your file.
Quick Facts: Divorce in Montgomery, Alabama
- Alabama divorce rate: Alabama records roughly 3.2 divorces per 1,000 residents, among the highest in the nation — CDC/NCHS
- Where cases are filed: Montgomery divorces go through the Family Court Division of the 15th Judicial Circuit at the Phelps-Price Justice Center, 251 S. Lawrence St. — Fifteenth Circuit Court of Alabama
- Online filing: Alabama residents can submit divorce papers and receive notices through AlaFile, the state e-filing portal — Alabama Administrative Office of Courts




