Mobile Child Custody and Visitation Cases where the Parents Have Never Been Married to Each Other
In Mobile County, all child custody and visitation cases where the parents have never been married to each other are heard in Juvenile Court by a District Court Judge. For many years, this judge was the Hon. George Brown. Effective January 2023, Judge Brown has retired and his replacement is the Hon. Linda Jensen. Judge […]
3 ways you can do to better deal with divorce during the holidays
Dealing with divorce during the holidays can be a challenge for you, your family, and your children. At Herlihy Family Law, we’ve walked with many clients through divorce, custody, child support over the holidays. We’ve pulled together a few helpful tips, thoughts, and encouragement based on our experience. How to Handle the Holidays when you […]
Custody Cases for Unmarried Parties and Dependency Cases
Learn more about child custody from Herlihy Law’s own Walter Gewin, as he discusses custody cases for unmarried parties and dependency cases with Dan Brennan at FM Talk 106.5. https://herlihyfamilylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Walter-Gewin-11-14-22_1-1.mp4
Live Interview: Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce
Allison Herlihy answers questions on the mistakes to avoid during a divorce. She goes over angry texting, making big changes, getting legal advice, and thinking about having a split income. https://herlihyfamilylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Walter-Gewin-11-14-22_1.mp4
Answers to Your Alabama Alimony Questions
If I get divorced, would I be able to get alimony? Could I have to PAY alimony? These are some of the most common questions we get from clients who are getting divorced. The purpose of alimony is to maintain the lifestyle of a financially dependent spouse after a divorce. Alimony is based on both the […]
Divorce: Expectations From Start to Finish
A divorce might be the hardest thing you will ever go through. We would like to share some of the things weu2019ve seen and heard from our experiences. Oftentimes, there are many expectations around divorce, and we will assist you from start to finish. We want you to understand everything about your situation so that […]
Updated Alabama Child Support Guidelines, May 1, 2022
Alabama’s Child Support Guidelines have been amended, effective May 1, 2022, incorporating significant changes to the prior child support guidelines. You may be wondering how these changes to Alabama child support laws could affect how you make child support payments. Some of the most important key changes are as follows: All of the support amounts […]
9 Mistakes to Avoid While Getting Divorced
When you are in the midst of a divorce, it can be hard to know which way is up or to keep your bearings. Take a deep breath! For now, you need to keep your wits about you and remain grounded. Avoid these common pitfalls as you navigate the process and take steps towards establishing […]
The Basics of Family Law
Family Law is an area of law that deals with family matters and domestic relations such as divorce, child support, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, petitions for protection from abuse, alimony, pre, and post-nuptial agreements, and more. It can also include other forms of family affairs such as: Annulment Conservatorships Delinquency Dependency Grandparent Rights […]
5 Star Client Review on Google:
We just received this new 5 star client review on Google: I went through a long and difficult contested divorce with no minor children. Alison and her team were so good at advising me throughout the process. They were patient and understanding with any issue I had. If I had questions or concerns, Alison was […]