Author: Hernandez & Associates Law Firm
TAX TREATMENT OF ALIMONY IS CHANGING SOON
A previous post on this blog talked about what factors judges in Mobile, Alabama, use to determine whether to award alimony to one spouse in the event of a divorce and, if so, how much alimony to award. The previous post explained that ultimately, alimony awards have to be fair to both sides. While a judge may…
HOW TO SPOT THAT YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED
Many individuals, and parents, assume that bullying is something that every child goes through and that it is not a big deal. However, bullying is not only name calling or ignoring. Sometimes, present itself in severe ways, such as threats or actual violence. More than one in five students report that they suffered bullying. The thought…
POLICE ARREST NINE ON SUSPICION OF DRUG CRIMES
Authorities in Alabama announced the seizure of two pounds of marijuana as well as over $70,000 in cash and some firearms in what they described as an ongoing investigation. The also arrested nine people in connection with their action, five of whom they were actively investigating for drug crimes. There were 9 other people who were…
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE A CHOICE MY CHILD’S SCHOOL MADE?
Mobile, Alabama, residents with special needs children must rely on their child’s school to provide a suitable education. As previous posts on this blog have discussed, under federal law, they have every right to do so. However, getting what one wants out of their child’s school system is not always easy. There can be disagreements about what…
IS IT ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO KEEP THE HOUSE?
Even Mobile couples who are of modest means are likely to own a home during the course of their marriage. As a result, should these couples face divorce or legal separation, they will have to figure out how to divide the home between themselves according to Alabama family law. Not surprisingly, people may have a lot…
HOW WE HELP PEOPLE STAND UP TO BULLIES
For generations, Alabamans have known that schools and even offices and other workplaces can be cruel environments. Often, one person or a small group uses what power and influence they have to belittle or degrade others whom they see as weaker. This sort of behavior, which can only be called bullying, is fortunately getting more attention…
WHAT IS AN IEP?
Many people in Mobile probably recognize that education is not a one-size-fits-all prospect. Everyone learns in different ways, and each individual Alabaman is going to bring his or her own strengths and weaknesses to the table. However, the realities of administering the public-school system in Alabama requires some streamlining. While this is normally understandable, the…
3 LONG-TERM COPING STRATEGIES FOR DIVORCEES
Divorce is one of the more difficult endeavors you’ll go through in your life. Feelings of anger, remorse, dread, regret and confusion are normal and valid. Allow yourself to feel these emotions when they come — but don’t allow yourself to drown in them. Here are a few long-term coping strategies that can help make…
WHEN IS THE POSSESSION OF EVERYDAY OBJECTS A DRUG CRIME?
Sometimes, a spoon is just a piece of cutlery or a syringe is just a piece of medical equipment. However, there are situations in which common items such as these may be considered drug paraphernalia. Because the possession of drug paraphernalia is against the law, it is important to understand what it is, so those…
CHANGES TO ALABAMA ANTI-BULLYING LAWS SLOW TO TAKE EFFECT
October is Anti-Bullying Awareness month, and many states have taken action by passing laws addressing this important issue. Alabama is one of these states that passed a law last spring in which school districts were to comply with certain anti-bullying guidelines. However, the school districts still haven’t received the instructions about how they are to do so….