Family Law

Summer can cause custody issues, especially for single parents who have to work. You and your ex-spouse may already have plans in place for the school year, but summer is more difficult. Your child may not be old enough to stay home alone, and neither you nor your ex...

Almost every parent is entitled to child custody either at the time of birth or upon establishing paternity. There's no guarantee that you will retain custody forever, though. Understanding the situations that can put your custodial rights in jeopardy is important....

Some areas of law that govern transactions and disputes arguably address a relatively narrow practice niche and quite specific concerns. Family law is not one of those realms. In fact, the family law universe in Alabama and nationally is a sprawling and often...

When people in Alabama decide to divorce, they may prepare for a lengthy and difficult process. Many couples decide to end their marriages after long periods of fighting and miscommunication, while others may do so after a serious breach of trust like infidelity or...

When thinking of divorce, the usual image that comes to mind is that of a neglected, middle-aged woman being cast aside in favor of a younger model by her philandering husband. However, the reality is usually different. In over 70% of divorces, women are the ones...

Alabama parents who get a divorce must still deal with co-parenting issues. This can be challenging when parents are missing important moments in their children's lives or struggling to communicate, but it is possible to build a functioning co-parenting relationship...

A properly executed prenuptial agreement can be equated to a good insurance policy. The hope is never to have to use it, but if the time comes and the situation arises and it's needed, it can be very useful in saving significant time and money. Traditionally, many...

Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful and anxiety-producing events that a person can experience. It can cause stress mentally, emotionally and financially. The financial stress, though, is among the most readily reduced as the parties can gain piece of...

Many co-parents in Alabama have found that challenges arise when raising children in two different households, even if a separation or divorce was amicable. When a person is dealing with a toxic ex-spouse, though, they may feel like the challenges are so overwhelming...

Part of getting a divorce in Kentucky is determining the value of assets and then dividing these between each spouse. The marital home is typically one of the major assets that a couple owns. It is common for one individual to buy the other person's share of the house...