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...
Child Custody
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...
Should electronic tablets be part of your custody agreement?
Parenting is no easy task, to be sure. While your family journey may include joyful times and lots of cherished memories, it can also be challenging to raise children in a modern world. Add divorce to the equation, and you might really have your work cut out to...
Is the other parent harming your relationship with your child?
Divorce is a complex process, and sometimes, parents find it difficult to get along, even when the process is final. Hard feelings can carry over long after a court decides the terms of custody or visitation order, and it is possible this can affect your relationship...
What do dads need to know for child custody proceedings?
Fatherhood in Alabama looks much different today than it did even 10 years ago. Dads now take on a large portion of child-rearing duties and are often more actively involved in their kids' lives than ever before. So, do these changing norms have any...
Handling child custody during the holidays can be hard
The holiday season is usually a time of celebration and joy, but divorce can complicate beloved family traditions. As a parent, you may be concerned about where your children will spend Thanksgiving, if you will see them at Christmas or whether you will be able to...
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...