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…
By Amber James
It’s no secret that raising kids is hard work. It can be particularly challenging if you’re a single parent. The team at New Beginnings Family Law is proud to have…
By Amber James
There is a common misconception that the mother of a child is most likely to be awarded custody in a divorce. In reality, there is no inherent court bias in…
By Amber James
When a divorce involves children, disputes over custody are not uncommon. While many people assume that courts automatically award mothers custody, the truth is that fathers have just as much…
By Amber James
Deciding child custody and visitation can be challenging and confusing for both married and unmarried parents in Alabama. When parents are unmarried, it can be especially difficult to come to a…
By Amber James
In many cases, the best thing you can do for your kids when going through a divorce is to develop a co-parenting agreement with your former spouse. While most divorced…
By Amber James
Unhappy with Our Child Custody Agreement Child custody determinations are always modifiable until the child turns the age of 19. The age of 19 in Alabama is the age…
By Amber James
What is Child Custody and Visitation? Determining child custody and visitation can be a confusing and emotionally charged process. Parents naturally want to be involved in their children’s lives and…
By Amber James
Cases involving children with special needs are near and dear to my heart because I have a child on the autism spectrum. These cases present their own unique challenges…
By Amber James
When child support is involved, things can get complicated quickly for divorced parents. Issues include when to pay, how to pay, and many other steps. When one parent moves out…
By Amber James