Alison Baxter Herlihy to Chair Lawyer Wellness Program for the Mobile Bar Association
Alison Baxter Herlihy is co-chairing the new Lawyer Wellness Committee for the Mobile Bar Association. Here is the article from the Mobile Bar January newsletter: Lawyer Wellness is a brand new committee that is the brain-child of MBA Members Alison Herlihy and Krissy McCulloch. We are probably all familiar with the alarming statistics on rates […]
Most Common Reasons for Divorce
After 15 years of practicing divorce and family law, I sometimes think I have heard it all, but people continue to surprise me. Although every case is different, we hear a lot of common themes over and over. The most common reasons I see, ranked in order, for people getting divorced are as follows: 1. Lack of Communication […]
Common Misconceptions About Divorce
There are a lot of common misconceptions about divorce. Most people getting divorced have never had any interaction with the legal system or litigation so it can be very overwhelming. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who has been divorced, and all of the sudden they think they know what is going to happen in your divorce. Every […]
How to tell your kids about your divorce
When you and your spouse decide to get divorced, one of the hardest things you can do is telling your children. 1) Be honest, but engage in age appropriate communication with your children. A two-year-old and an eleven-year-old process and understand information very differently. You need to do some research on age-appropriate communication given the age of […]
How Visitation Rights are Granted in Mobile, Alabama
In every Court, visitation rights are granted based on the “best interests of the child” standard. Parents have the right to have visitation and contact with their children, and that right will not be restricted unless there is proof that there is some risk or danger to the child, such as in instances where substance […]
The First Steps to Take When Getting a Divorce
Divorce is an overwhelming and emotional process, to say the least. Many people who get divorced have never and will never have any other interaction with the legal system. All of your friends and family, with the best intentions, suddenly become divorce “experts” and are ready to weigh in with what they think you need to do! First of […]
What is the Difference Between Legal Custody and Physical Custody?
Alabama Code §30-3-157 is known as Alabama’s “Joint Custody” statute and it defines the different types of legal and physical custody in our state. This statute sets out our state policy as follows: It is the policy of this state to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the […]
Top 4 reasons you should hire a lawyer for your divorce
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of DIY divorce websites. These sites advertise a one-size fits all divorce package that is supposedly compliant with the local laws in any jurisdiction. If you try to DIY your divorce, you will purchase a set of forms that you are responsible for filling out and filing yourself with the Court. No […]
What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce?
A Legal Separation and a Divorce are almost identical in the fact that the procedures are the same, child custody and support can be awarded, and assets and debts will be divided in both; however, at the end of the process of Legal Separation, you remain married to your spouse. A Legal Separation is rarely necessary or beneficial for most people because if […]
How to get divorced in Mobile, Alabama
Here in Mobile County, our divorce court is called Domestic Relations Court. The Domestic Relations clerk’s office is located on the 9th floor of Mobile Government Plaza and the Courtrooms are located on the 2nd floor. We have two judges who handle all of the Divorce and Post-Divorce cases, as well as all Petitions for Protection From Abuse (PFAs). Post-Divorce […]