Divorce
July 2026
Do both parties in a divorce proceeding need an attorney?
The answer is yes if it is going to be a contested divorce and no it’s not necessary, if it is going to be an uncontested divorce. However,…
Divorce
July 2026
Alabama Parent Child Relationship Protection Act
In any domestic relations case whether it is divorce or a later change of custody application of the Alabama Parent Child Relationship Protection Act is required. The Act…
Divorce
July 2026
Same Sex Divorce in Alabama
Recently the topic of same sex divorce has been brought up. On several occasions I have had opportunities to speak with people inquiring about obtaining a same sex…
Divorce
July 2026
Who Gets The Dog?
Custody cases involving pets are on the rise across the country. They have become so common, there is even a book available about how to co-parent a pet…
DUI
July 2026
7 New Police Officers In Dothan
The understaffed Dothan Police Department has sworn in 7 new officers. With the addition of these new officers, the Department headcount is now 159 officers, just 6 officers…
Criminal Law
July 2026
Prescription Drug Crimes on the Rise
According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, there are more Americans abusing psychotherapeutics than the number of cocaine, heroin and hallucinogen abusers combined. The Centers for Disease Control…
Criminal Law
July 2026
Meth Lab Explosion Leads To Arrest
On May 5, Dothan police and fire fighters responded to a meth lab fire at the InnTown Suites hotel. Officers arrested 38-year-old Christopher Shane Hutton on arson and…
Divorce
July 2026
Alabama Considering Bill to Make Divorcing Parents Complete Educational Program
The Alabama House of Representatives is considering a bill that would make it mandatory for divorcing couples with at least one minor child to complete a four-hour “marriage…
Criminal Law
July 2026
Reducing Sexual Victimization Behind Bars
According to a survey done by the Justice Department which questioned former state and local prisoners, nearly one in ten admitted they were sexually victimized at least once…
Criminal Law
July 2026
Henry County Deputy Arrested
A Henry County Sheriff’s deputy found himself on the other end of the handcuffs this week. Nicholas Cheek of Abbeville is now facing multiple felony charges after being…
Criminal Law
July 2026
Houston County Teacher Arrested on Meth Charges
A 10th-grade science teacher at Ashford High School has been arrested by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department on drug charges. 32-year-old Jason Allen Andrews was arrested on May…
Divorce
July 2026
Southern States Divorce Rates
It would appear that states in the South, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, have higher divorce rates than their Northeastern counterparts. That’s…