Divorce
July 2026
Attorney Advice on Child Custody
Many clients seek out an attorney to give them advice on child custody. All too often this is after the initial divorce of the parties and therefore certain…
Divorce
July 2026
Household Items and Fixtures
Divorces are about more than just alimony and child support. A divorce must totally separate the assets of the marriage. Many people pose the question of how do…
Divorce
July 2026
Domestic Violence and Teen Dating
The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) defines domestic violence as physical, mental, sexual or emotional abuse in an intimate relationship. It occurs when one person uses abusive…
Divorce
July 2026
What To Do If You Are Not Receiving Child Support
“I’m not getting my child support and it’s been 3 months…” This is the type of statement many attorneys hear often. If you find yourself in this type…
Divorce
July 2026
Children Protected in Divorce and Custody Cases
Children are always to be protected as much as possible in a divorce or child custody case. It rarely serves either client well if the minor children are…
Divorce
July 2026
Be Financially Prepared When Considering Divorce
When considering divorce it is important to be as financially prepared as possible. Many times people realize to late just how draining a divorce can be to personal…
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
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
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
Many Contemplating Divorce Ask About Child Support
What does it mean? What does it cover, and how much is it going to be. Child support is an amount of money paid by each parent for…
Divorce
July 2026
When is an award of alimony appropriate?
Alabama does not have a really hard and fast rule concerning alimony except that it can be requested in a divorce case. There are two types of alimony,…
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…