Category Archives: Family Law
If I Get A Raise Will My Child Support Increase?
The calculation of child support can be a rather involved and contentious process. If you and your co-parent are unable to mutually come to a decision, it will be left to the court to calculate the amount of child support that will need to be paid monthly by the noncustodial parent. Only the noncustodial… Read More »
Can My Child Refuse Visitation?
Child custody and visitation are difficult issues to navigate even in the best of circumstances. These decisions are emotionally charged and can be difficult to adapt to for all parties involved. Your child is not immune to the challenges that you face when going through a custody trial, and is likely to feel the… Read More »
Step-Parent Adoption In Alabama
Families grow and evolve in innumerable and unpredictable ways. When a parent marries and their spouse wishes to legally adopt their child, the process can be a bit complicated. However, while there are obstacles to overcome in step-parent adoption, they are arguably more easily overcome than in other forms of adoption. The judicial system… Read More »
What Is Child Custody Mediation?
If you are going through a divorce or anticipating a child custody hearing, you may be incredibly stressed by the process of having to go to court. Luckily, you may not have to step foot in the courtroom at all. Child custody mediation allows you to reach mutually agreeable terms on all aspects of… Read More »
What Not To Say In A Custody Hearing
Custody hearings can be one of the most contentious and stressful legal matters that an adult can find themselves in. It can be hard to keep your emotions in check while fighting to retain physical custody or even maintain visitation with your child. However, the more you are able to check your emotions and… Read More »
Can I Get A Legal Separation In Alabama?
Changing the structure of your marriage is a deeply personal decision. Some people are intimidated by the stigmas associated with divorce, or may be looking for an option that is less permanent, in case they are able to reconcile their differences with their spouse. In any case, if you have reached an impasse in… Read More »
Can I Adopt My Spouse’s Child?
Families come together in many ways and marriage is one of them. It’s completely understandable that a stepparent would want to legally codify their relationship to their step-child (or children) by legally adopting them. Legally adopting your stepchild gives you all the rights and privileges of a biological or legal parent. This can make… Read More »
How Does Custody Work For Unmarried Parents In Alabama?
Often, child custody comes up in the context of a divorce. However, child custody agreements are relevant whenever parents share custody of a child, regardless of their marital status. While most custody laws in Alabama cater to situations in which a child was born inside of a marriage, a family law attorney can help… Read More »
Do Alabama Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
Diverse family structures can be as rewarding as they are complex. Grandparents can play an integral role in the emotional development and well-being of children, even when the children have an otherwise stable and healthy family structure. However, sometimes one or both parents decide to prohibit grandparents from accessing their grandchildren, or a change… Read More »
5 Surprising Benefits Of A Prenuptial Agreement
For many people, as soon as they hear the phrase “prenuptial agreement” they think of divorce. While it is true that a prenuptial agreement offers protection and planning in the event of a divorce, you may be surprised to know that it has many other benefits as well. Communication. Like it or not, a… Read More »