I you want to change your Alabama child custody agreement; you can call one of our attorneys and we will be happy to assist you in walking through the process of changing that custody agreement. The burden to change those agreements can be very high and so we want to…
In Alabama, child custody is determined in the divorce part of the process through what’s called the “best interest of the child standard.” In other words, you have to prove that it is in the best interest of your child to be in your custody verses your spouse’s custody. In…
Today, Alabama’s Governor issued an order for Alabamians to “Shelter in Place.” The question everyone has is, “what exactly does this mean?” WHAT HAPPENS TO MY CHILDREN AND VISITATION? Almost immediately after the breaking news of the shelter in place hit the internet and news, I began to get questions…
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our world and overwhelmed hospitals around the globe. This global pandemic has disrupted our economy and changed the way we each live our daily lives. In order to slow the spread of the virus, many states and municipalities have issued “shelter in place” or “stay…
“In an Alabama divorce agreement regarding custody of minor children, it is important to consider and distinguish between the main types of custody, legal custody and physical custody. Difference Between Legal and Physical Child Custody Legal custody refers to the decision-making process between the parents for the benefit of their…
“In an Alabama divorce agreement, the parties may agree that one parent will have the sole physical custody of the children and that the other parent will exercise visitation with the minor children. Standard visitation typically refers to a schedule where the visiting parent has the children in his or…
Custody, visitation, and support considerations in a divorce action can be complicated. However, when a child has special needs, those concerns and the decisions that have to be made are all the more important. Parenting is challenging, parenting following a divorce is very challenging, parenting a special needs child after…
After a couple divorces, it’s common for one spouse to want to leave the state and take the children with them. This can be distressing and life-changing for the spouse who stays in-state. However, parents have various legal options to challenge and sometimes even prevent their former partner from moving…
What Are the Laws in Alabama Regarding Surrogacy? I’m often asked by potential clients what the laws are in Alabama regarding surrogacy. The answer is that unfortunately, there are very few laws in Alabama that deal with the issue of surrogate motherhood. When parties enter into an agreement for a…
Alabama’s child custody laws guarantee parents a constitutional right to have a relationship with their child. Minor children likewise have a right to free association with their parents, which include fathers. The Alabama Uniform Parentage Act establishes that the state is committed to fostering a parent-child relationship, and state courts…
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