Author: Hernandez & Associates Law Firm
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF AN OPEN ADOPTION?
Adoption is a legal process that creates a parent-child relationship. A person who adopts a child is not the biological parent of the child, but rather an individual who has chosen to take on the legal, financial, and emotional responsibilities of raising the child as their own. Throughout Alabama, families have used adoption to grow…
THE STEPS TO SECURING AN ALABAMA DIVORCE
Getting a divorce in Mobile or any of the other courts of Alabama is a process that requires time and perseverance. That is because divorce is a legal process that has rules and requirements for a successful outcome to be achieved. When a Mobile resident is ready to end their marriage, it can benefit them…
WHY ESTATE PLANNING IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE
According to a 2020 estate planning survey, only 32% of 2400 people actually have a will. Of those who do not, around 30% claim it is because they do not have enough assets. This is a common misconception when it comes to estate planning—only the wealthy need an estate plan. However, without one, the estate, no…
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS ABOUT CHILD CUSTODY
When Alabama residents are going through a divorce, they understandably have quite a few concerns in mind. For those with minor children, the primary concern is oftentimes how the issue of child custody will play out in the divorce case. Knowledge is power, so understanding the basics about child custody could help Alabama residents who are dealing…
THE APPEALS PROCESS IN ALABAMA
Going to trial on a civil or criminal matter can be exhausting, time-consuming, and stressful for a Mobile resident. They may spend months of their life litigating or defending themselves on claims that they may or may not support. The outcome of their trial can be difficult, too, if they are not successful. When a…
THE APPEALS PROCESS IN ALABAMA
Going to trial on a civil or criminal matter can be exhausting, time consuming, and stressful for a Mobile resident. They may spend months of their life litigating or defending themselves on claims that they may or may not support. The outcome of their trial can be difficult, too, if they are not successful. When…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALIMONY
If you and your spouse are getting a divorce, there are a lot of things to consider. In addition to dividing up your property and coming up with a child custody and visitation agreement, you may also have to consider the topic of alimony or spousal support. WHAT IS ALIMONY? In many marriages, one spouse will…
3 WAYS A DUI CHARGE IN ALABAMA CAN IMPACT YOUR FUTURE
At first glance, you might think a DUI charge is a bad mistake that you can pay off or serve time to go away. But even after jail or probation and paying fines and legal fees, there are lasting effects when you receive this type of criminal charge in Alabama. Here are three long-term consequences…
IT IS CRITICAL FOR FATHERS IN ALABAMA TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY
We live in a contemporary world. As such, families look quite different than they did in past decades. Our society largely embraces all types of families from same-sex parents to unmarried parents to adoptive parents. Often, these untraditional family units succeed where more conventional families fall apart. Still, any family can reach a point where…
ALABAMA POLICE SAY THEY MAKE MORE DUI ARRESTS DURING THE SUMMER
If it seems like there are more police making traffic stops in Mobile these days, you are probably right. Police officers throughout Alabama tend to arrest more people on suspicion of drinking and driving during the summer. A police sergeant with the Dothan Police Department told WDHN that increased traffic is one of the big reasons for…