If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, and you have children, you may be wondering how the court makes custody decisions. Although the court will generally honor an agreement that the parents decide on, it will make the ultimate decision if parents cannot...
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Denied visitation and child support payments
If you are responsible for paying child support, you could have various stressors to work through. Whether you want to modify your child support order because of major financial changes or your child's other parent is violating the terms of a court order by refusing...
What does successful co-parenting look like?
When you have a co-parenting relationship with your ex-partner, there may be days where you do not know how to make it work. You may feel frustrated with your partner or remember the bitter feelings that led to your divorce. When it comes to co-parenting, you have to...
Joint legal custody and homeschooling
The decision to home school a child is a personal decision for every parent. There are many pros and cons you must weigh and communication between the spouses is paramount. Not all parents will agree with each other that homeschooling is appropriate. The challenge is...
What will the court consider when deciding on joint custody?
Among the most complicated aspects of Alabama family law and divorce is determining child custody. Not only are there myriad factors at play, but it is often emotional with both parents concerned as to how the decision will be made and what will happen in its...
Child custody and exposure to domestic violence
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...
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...
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