Category Archives: Child Custody
Men’s Child Custody Statistics in Alabama
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…
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Working Strategies for Single Parents
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…
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Alabama Child Custody Laws Unmarried Parents
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…
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What Are the Laws in Alabama Regarding Surrogacy?
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…
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What Can I Do If My Ex Left the State With Our Child?
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…
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Four Things to Consider When Divorce Involves a Special Needs Child
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…
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Different Types of Physical Custody Arrangements That Can be Found in a Divorce Agreement
“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…
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What types of child custody arrangements can you find in an Alabama divorce agreement
“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.…
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How to Navigate Custody Agreements During a Pandemic
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. …
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How Does “Shelter in Place” Affect Custody Exchanges?
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…
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