When Alabama residents find themselves in the midst of a family law case, the emotions can run high. Sometimes, the emotions are positive, such as in successful adoption cases. More often than not, however, the emotions provoked by a family law case can range from bitterness to resentment, disappointment to anger – and everything in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Custody disputes in Alabama are no fun for either parent, and their children will also endure some degree of stress from these disputes regardless of parental effort to shield them from the fallout. One strategy that can spare both parents and children some of the stress that comes with a custody issue is crafting a…

Closeness can make the heart grow fonder, but it can also make the heart break. This is what many of us have experienced during this nearly a year of forced togetherness. Some have been blessed with relationship “resets.” Others, have found the togetherness highlighted and exacerbated issues. This is likely why divorce rates are increasing….

If you are an Alabama resident trying to recover from the emotional and financial tolls of a divorce, worrying about whether child support payments will be made should not be an additional stressor. Maybe your child support payments have stopped for whatever reason, and you are wondering how you will be able to take care…