Domestic violence is an all too common problem in homes across America. While this violence can certainly have ramifications for those who are involved, it can also have profound and sometimes devastating consequences for children who are exposed to it. If you’re...
Child Custody
What is custodial interference and how can it harm you?
After a divorce, you may notice your ex-spouse deliberately limiting the amount of time you see your children. This method of alienation, known as custodial interference, is illegal and can damage your relationship with your kids. Defining the problem According to the...
Custody battles and a child’s health crisis
There are many reasons why custody battles are difficult, from stress to strain in a parent's relationship with their child. Unfortunately, some custody disputes involve children in particularly difficult positions, such as those struggling with a health crisis....
Different ways depression affects a custody dispute
Child custody disputes frequently bring up many different hurdles for people to work through, especially on an emotional level. If you are preparing for a divorce and expect a difficult dispute or you are already in the middle of a contentious battle over child...
Parents must follow Alabama’s relocation law
People who live in the Montgomery area may find that they wish to move either to another part of Alabama or to another state. Job opportunities, family needs and other life circumstances may even make a move almost necessary for the good of a family. Still, Alabama...
How are child custody decisions made in Alabama?
Knowing how child custody is determined is critically important for divorcing parents to understand. The family law system provides a process for making child custody decisions in Alabama that parents concerned about child custody should be familiar with. Child...
Don’t let parental substance abuse damage your child
If you’re reading this blog post it’s probably because your children are the most important thing in your life. Sadly, many Alabamans are put in a position where they have to fight to maintain their relationship with their children and protect their children from...
Custody issues and threats to a child’s safety
Even when a couple splits up on good terms and both parents play a healthy and active role in their child's life, dealing with custody matters is tough. However, there are times when custody disputes are especially difficult to deal with. For example, when a child's...
Parental alienation may change some Alabama child custody cases
Divorce is hard enough on children without their parents throwing accusations at each other. When it comes to child custody issues in Alabama, the issue of parental alienation is rearing its ugly head. When one parent accuses the other of turning a child against him...
Child custody: A parenting plan that works for everyone
Often, the children are the most important part of a marital picture. When Alabama parents decide to divorce and child custody is discussed, a parenting plan can help parents continue to provide the best care possible for their kids. A good, well-thought-out plan will...