Author: Hernandez & Associates Law Firm
ESTABLISHING PATERNITY AND UNDERSTANDING ITS BENEFITS
When couples are unmarried and have a child, it may be necessary to establish paternity for the child for several reasons. These include determining custody, child support, inheritance and other benefits. ESTABLISHING PATERNITY Paternity can be established voluntarily if the father signs a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or similar form and then files it with…
ESTATE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS FOR LGBTQ+ COUPLES
Estate planning is important for all families in Mobile. A well-rounded estate plan can allow you to pass your assets on to your chosen heirs, can outline what end-of-life care you wish to receive and can dictate who is to make medical decisions and handle your finances if you become incapacitated. LGBTQ+ couples sometimes face…
MEDIATION IS A USEFUL TOOL TO RESOLVE DISPUTES
Divorcing couples may want to consider participating in mediation when they are unable to resolve a dispute themselves. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps the couple resolve their concerns. The mediator may help facilitate discussions about the couple’s assets and liabilities, spousal support and property issues. The mediator does…
DEALING WITH THE FAMILY HOME IN YOUR DIVORCE
Divorce is a major financial transaction. Therefore, just like any other major financial decision, you need to know what you’re getting into and what you hope to get out of the process. This can be challenging, especially when emotions are often intertwined with the important decisions that you have to make. This may be especially…
UNDERSTANDING THE ALABAMA ADOPTION PROCESS
Adoption is one of the many options to build a family. There is helpful information available about the process in Alabama for prospective adoptive parents. Adoption creates a permanent relationship between the adoptive parent and child. Once parents adopt a child, they are legally responsible to provide for the child until he or she reaches adulthood. This…
CAN YOU ARGUE SELF-DEFENSE IN YOUR VIOLENT CRIME CASE?
It doesn’t take much for a verbal dispute to turn physical. When this happens, you might find yourself on the receiving end of criminal charges. The severity of those charges can run the spectrum, too. Assault, battery, and even murder are all very real possibilities. If you or a loved one is facing these kinds…
BILL AND MELINDA GATES CALL IT QUITS
For those in unhappy marriages, there has never been a more accepting time to file for divorce. Indeed, for most of our history, it has only been spoken about in hushed tones and only a last resort, even in marriages with domestic violence. However, with every celebrity divorce, it has become more and more acceptable,…
A CONVICTION MAY ALTER YOUR LIFE FOREVER
If you’re convicted of a crime in the state of Alabama, it can have a negative impact on the rest of your life. In addition to any jail time that you might have to serve, a conviction may make it harder to find a job, obtain an apartment or get an education. The presence of…
MEDICAL MARIJUANA MAY BE A LEGISLATIVE PRESCRIPTION
Under current Alabama law, anyone using marijuana for medical reasons may be prosecuted. But legislative committees are considering proposals to change Alabama’s criminal law to legalize medical marijuana. CANNABIS FOR QUALIFYING CONDITIONS Under the measures under consideration, people with qualifying medical conditions could access cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Patients, caregivers, and businesses that legally supply medical cannabis would…
WHEN CAN GRANDPARENTS SEEK VISITATION WITH THEIR GRANDCHILDREN?
Divorce is hard on immediate families. When two Alabama parents end their relationship, the effects can hit them and their children in different ways. However, the extent of a divorce can reach beyond the walls of the family’s former home. They can reach the extended families of the parties as well. Grandparents are often found…