Month: September 2021
UNDERSTANDING ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES IN ALABAMA
No one likes to imagine themselves being struck down by an accident or sudden medical condition. But the reality is that, if it happens and you become incapacitated, medical decision could be made that you would not agree with. The answer to this problem is an advance directive. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN ADVANCE…
DO YOU KNOW HOW DEBT WILL BE HANDLED DURING YOUR DIVORCE?
There are a lot of aspects to a divorce. You’ll need to deal with property division, child custody, child support, and alimony, any of which can have a tremendous impact on your future. While you certainly need to take a holistic approach to these matters, you also can’t overlook the importance of how marital debts are divided…
WHY FIGHTING FOR AN APPEAL IS WORTH IT
There are a variety of benefits of appealing a negative outcome in court. For that reason, litigants who wish to appeal should be familiar with what that process looks like and the potential benefits of appealing an unfavorable decision. NOT A NEW TRIAL It is important to understand what an appeal is. An appeal is not a…
CAN YOU SUPPRESS THE PROSECUTION’S EVIDENCE IN YOUR CASE?
Prosecutors oftentimes don’t bring criminal charges unless they’re confident that they have a good chance of obtaining a conviction. That can be intimidating for those who have been accused of a criminal offense. After all, in many instances it may seem like the evidence is stacked against the defendant, leaving him or her with no…
THE RIGHT APPROACH TO FAMILY LAW ISSUES IN ALABAMA
When Alabama residents find themselves in the midst of a family law case, the emotions can run high. Sometimes, the emotions are positive, such as in successful adoption cases. More often than not, however, the emotions provoked by a family law case can range from bitterness to resentment, disappointment to anger – and everything in…