Author: Hernandez & Associates Law Firm
THE PROS AND CONS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION IN ALABAMA
When it comes to an Alabama divorce, you may have heard of options other than going through the courts. Mediation is one of these alternatives. You and your spouse sit in a room with a neutral mediator. They will not know the history of your marriage or need to know it. Their job is to…
THE APPEALS PROCESS IN ALABAMA
Due process ensures defendants get a full opportunity to defend against false accusations and incorrect judgments against them. The court system is imperfect and can result in incorrect judgments. When a bad judgment happens and you need another court to hear your arguments, the appeals process in Alabama makes it happen. MANY REASONS TO APPEAL…
HOW CAN YOU KEEP DIVORCE FROM AFFECTING YOUR BUSINESS?
Couples who sail along happily married don’t always think about what could happen if their relationship deteriorates, and they decide to get a divorce. However, even blissfully-married business owners need to take protective steps just in case. We usually think about the potentially harmful aspects of divorce from a personal perspective – both financially and…
NESTING CAN HELP PARENTS AND CHILDREN EASE INTO DIVORCE
When parents can manage their personality clashes and set aside any other differences they have to raise their children together after divorce, a nesting arrangement might work. Nesting involves keeping and sharing the family home, usually temporarily, after divorce. So, instead of having your children move back and forth between two homes, parents will take…
3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH DIVORCE
Divorce can be tough on everyone involved — even when your marriage was unhealthy. Sure, the separation will help you heal as a person, but breakups can be emotionally taxing as you are losing your attachment and relationship to someone who meant a lot to you. Seeing your parents part ways can also be a…
WHAT DOES ALABAMA’S ADOPTION PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
Whether you represent a couple or you are looking to raise a child yourself, adoption can be an exciting venture for all those involved. However, bringing a child into your family dynamic is not a simple matter of signing forms and paying fees. There are many phases to the process and, if you are serious…
DURING DIVORCE, HOW DO ALABAMA COURTS DIVIDE PROPERTY?
Despite a declining divorce rate in the U.S., the number of Americans that separate each year remains significant. The American Psychological Association reports that somewhere between 40% and 50% of U.S. couples who marry ultimately go their separate ways. Disagreements over finances are among the most common sources of marital problems in the first place. When…
YOUR TEEN COULD BE ABUSING ADDERALL
Adderall is an amphetamine drug that has a stimulant effect on the body. It is common to prescribe it to teens and adults as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Despite its accepted medical use, however, Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance because of its high potential for abuse. It is only available…
ALABAMA’S BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD STANDARD
If you are a parent, you have an awesome responsibility. That is, you have the opportunity to help your children grow into successful adults. Still, if you are going through a divorce, your future family environment may be considerably different than you initially thought. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse cannot agree on custody or physical…
3 REASONS DIVORCE RATES GO UP IN JANUARY
If you feel your marriage is heading for divorce, then you are not alone. As the year wraps up and the new year is just around the corner, the divorce rate tends to peak in Alabama. USA Today explains that it is often known as divorce month among those who work in family law because so many…