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When you and your co-parent split time with your child, Alabama does not demand a perfect 50/50 calendar. The law asks for something more practical: a schedule that gives your child frequent and substantial time with each of you. That standard protects your child’s...
The start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh opportunities and a long list of responsibilities. For co-parents, it may also mean new scheduling challenges from coordinating school pick-ups to deciding who attends parent-teacher conferences. Successful...
You and your spouse got a divorce last year. This is the first summer where you have been operating as coparents, exchanging physical custody. So far, things have gone smoothly, but you are afraid that potential complications may loom in the future. Your child is...
When a parent repeatedly fails to show up for their scheduled time with a child, the consequences reach beyond a missed afternoon or weekend. For you as the other parent, this pattern raises pressing questions about what options the law provides moving forward....
As the school year ends, parents who have a parenting time plan have to figure out how the schedule will change during the summer. Ideally, this will be done well in advance of school ending if your children will need childcare while you have them because babysitters...
When you are going through a custody dispute, you might often hear the phrase "best interests of the child" repeatedly. But what does this mean for your situation? Understanding this concept can help you navigate custody proceedings more effectively. Understanding the...
Divorce can feel scary when your business is on the line. You may worry about losing control or seeing years of hard work divided in court. Alabama courts use equitable distribution, which seeks a fair, not necessarily equal, division of marital property. Even if your...
Parenting a child with any kind of physical, mental health or behavioral challenge is never easy. When the parents of that child are divorced and co-parenting across two homes, the challenges can feel overwhelming. Take eating disorders, for example. These are most...
Divorce becomes more complex when children are involved because custody decisions affect daily routines, emotional stability and long-term development. Parents often feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of protecting their children while navigating a difficult...
Divorce can be especially difficult when children are involved. Parents are often faced with emotional decisions while also trying to understand how custody arrangements will affect their child’s stability and daily life. Handling child custody during divorce requires...
