Author: Hernandez & Associates Law Firm
OVERVIEW OF GRANDPARENT VISITATION IN ALABAMA
Like other states, Alabama has a provision in its laws that allows grandparents in the Mobile area to get court-ordered visitation of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. Specifically, grandparents of parents who are divorced or legally separated may request an order for visitation. Likewise, grandparents of children born out of wedlock may request this type of order;…
SHOULD ALABAMA SCHOOLS REGULATE CYBERBULLYING?
In common terms, cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place when kids face threats, putdowns, discrimination or derogatory language via email, social media or other forms of electronic communication. As electronic communication continues to increase in popularity, in the minds of many, cyberbullying is to a greater and greater extent supplanting the traditional…
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE THE HIGH ROAD DURING DIVORCE
Divorces tend to be highly emotional. Sometimes, these strong emotions can bring out the worst in us. If your feelings toward your ex include remorse, frustration, betrayal, anger, apathy or some combination of these, it may become difficult for you to act rationally. But, here are a few reasons why you should try to remain…
SCHOOLS MUST NOT GET DUPED BY THE “HIGH-FUNCTIONING” LABEL
Many children in Mobile, Alabama, have a condition which commonly gets referred to as a high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. Conditions like Asperger’s Syndrome and other disorders fall under this label. While it is true that people with higher-functioning autism may be able to live, learn and, ultimately, work in society at a higher rate than those with…
SPECIAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT OPTIONS
If your child has a qualifying disability, you should consider how special education can aid them through their studies. Depending on your child’s condition, he or she may have different options when it comes to where and how this aid is delivered. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) gives each student the right to a free…
ALABAMA’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA LAWS CAN TRAP THE UNWARY
Like other states, Alabama law criminalizes the possession of and transfer items that are referred to as drug paraphernalia. These items can be household products and other common goods, including things like rolling paper, pipes, weighing scales, blenders and the like. Basically, anything that can be used for the creation, distribution or use of controlled substances, including…
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES PRONE TO BULLYING
It is an unfortunate reality that, even with an emphasis on respecting and appreciating one another’s differences, kids in Mobile, Alabama, who are perceived as different or as weak are often the targets of bullying. In particular, students who have diagnosed disabilities report bullying at a relatively high frequency. What is interesting is that the prevalence of bullying depends…
FEDERAL DRUG TRAFFICKING PENALTIES ARE SEVERE
In addition to being charged in state court, someone who is accused of selling or otherwise delivering controlled substances may also find themselves the target of a federal investigation and, ultimately, a criminal charge under the laws of the United States. The federal penalties for drug crimes involving trafficking are severe, even for a first-time offense. For…
FOR CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATIONS, WHAT COUNTS AS INCOME?
Like most other states, Alabama has Child Support Guidelines which courts throughout the state use when determining how much child support each parent should pay. The purpose of these Guidelines is to make sure that courts order a fair amount of child support that will both provide for the child’s standard of living and keep the parent who is…
MORE ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN IEP AND A 504 PLAN
This bog has in the past touched on the differences between an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, and a Section 504 Plan. While the two Plans differ in several important respects, they both can help Mobile, Alabama, students who are suffering under a disability receive the educational services they need in order to succeed in life….