What to Do if You Need to Modify a Child Custody Order
Are your current custody arrangements not working for you or your children? Are there constant battles and friction over days, dates, exchanges, and holidays? You may want to see us about modifying your custody order. There are several ways to modify your current custody orders: If you and your co-parent are in complete agreement […]
Podcast Episode #2: What to Expect When Calling Herlihy Family Law Firm
https://youtu.be/MB3FZY2tK_M What to Expect When Calling Herlihy Family Law Firm Reaching out to a family law firm can feel overwhelming, especially during stressful times. At Herlihy Family Law, we strive to make the process as smooth and transparent as possible. In Episode 2 of the Herlihy Family Law Podcast, host Attorney Alison Herlihy provides an […]
Alison Herlihy talks to Dan Brennan about her background on FM1065
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Podcast Episode #1: Introducing Attorney Alison Herlihy
Introducing Myself and the Podcast In the inaugural episode of the Herlihy Family Law Podcast, I had the pleasure of introducing myself and sharing my journey as a family law attorney based in Mobile, Alabama. This episode is a deep dive into the complex and often emotional world of family law, offering a glimpse into […]
12 Common Myths About Family Law and Divorce Debunked
We find ourselves debunking myths about divorce and family law all the time, whether on intake phone calls, in consultations, or during the course of a case. We’re not sure where these misconceptions come from, but most probably from TV, movies, and social media. Some of these may have even been true long ago, […]
How to Prepare for Your First Consultation with a Family Law Attorney
What’s the goal? Once you’ve booked an appointment with a family law attorney, you’ll want to prepare for your meeting. Start by thinking long-term. What is your goal here? What do you want your life to look like in a year? Think concretely about it. Visualize the outcome. Knowing your destination is essential to starting […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Family Lawyer in 2025
Do I even need a family lawyer? Well, what do you need advice about? At Herlihy Family Law we primarily focus on divorce, custody, and child support cases. However, we can also represent you in matters of adoption, help you negotiate post-nuptial and pre-nuptial agreements, and assist in your PFA (Protection from Abuse) cases. We […]
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid During the Divorce Process
We do our very best to keep the divorce process as simple, conflict-free, and by-the-book as possible. Sometimes our clients unintentionally make mistakes that complicate the process. What are some of the mistakes we see? Here are some things you should not do while you’re getting divorced: Don’t overshare on social media A lot of […]
How to successfully co-parent after divorce
Most people tend to think that the finish line has been reached once a custody and child support agreement is signed, filed, and finalized. The reality for our clients, however, is that their judgment of divorce or custody order actually the beginning of a new phase in their co-parenting relationship. Sometimes the parents have been […]
Child Support: Your Questions Answered
We get a lot of questions about child support here. It tends to be one of the most contentious elements in a divorce. We also help unmarried parents when they come to us looking for a fair arrangement for both child support and custody. Unfortunately, there are no quick, easy, or universal answers. Most […]