by mighty | Oct 4, 2013 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized
Today, the Alabama Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the case of Ex Parte Christopher, which overturns the landmark case of Ex Parte Bayliss. Bayliss is the case which gave Alabama Courts the authority to order parents to pay post-minority support and contribute to college expenses for their children after they reach the age of majority. Under Alabama law, the age of majority is nineteen (19).
If you are already under a court-ordered obligation to pay post-minority support for the benefit of your child, this decision will not effect you as the Court has stated its opinion overruling Bayliss is only applicable in future cases. If no final order has been entered in your case or it is on appeal, then the decision does apply to you. Parents are still free, of course, to voluntarily agree to pay such expenses.
by mighty | Aug 6, 2013 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions
Below is a testimonial which I received from a client, whom I recently represented on a divorce and custody case. This is posted anonymously and with the client’s permission, of course!
After 2 years of an increasing decline in communication between my wife and I, it became clear to me that a divorce was inevitable. We were married for 7+ years and had 2 children together. I truly believed that our children were much better off in my primary care. I realized that I no longer could speak for myself against her and that I needed solid representation in order to litigate my situation in a court. I chose wisely. Ms. Herlihy is truly a professional. She listened to my concerns for both myself and my children, assisted in formulating the best possible approach to achieve my goals, did extensive research in order to prepare both of us for our objective, and ultimately sat by my side for what was the worst day of my life to date. She had me completely prepared, produced every fact and presented them with perfect legal standard, and ultimately dismantled all testimony against me. I am forever thankful for what she has done for me and my family. In the matter of divorce or child custody, there is no other choice than Alison Herlihy.
by mighty | Jul 19, 2013 | Alabama, Mobile, Uncategorized
Mobile Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the Tenth Annual Greater Mobile Arts Awards. The awards acknowledge the important contributions that individuals, groups and businesses make to the cultural life of our community.
The awards will be presented in a ceremony to be held Thursday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m. in the 1927 Room at the Saenger Theatre with a reception honoring the recipients immediately following. This event is free and open to the public.
This year’s recipients include:
Artist: Mike McKee
Business: Crescent Theater
Educator: Lori Bilbry Vaghefi
Patron: Dr. Thomas Rosandich
Organization: Mobile Symphony
Volunteer: Dan Silver
Additional Awards for 10th Anniversary:
To celebrate ten years of the Arts Awards program, the Awards Committee, chaired by local artist/educator Katherine D. Seawell, has created two additional awards:
Emerging Artist Riley Brenes
This award acknowledges the exceptional contributions of an early-career artist to the local creative community.
Lifetime Achievement Carmen Brown
This award acknowledges individuals who display an extraordinarycommitment to the overall health and vitality of the Metropolitan Mobile Area through creative means during the course of their lifetime.
Each year a different local artist is commissioned to create the awards. This year, the awards have been created by glass artist and previous Arts Awards recipient Rachel Wright.
The Mobile Arts Council is a private nonprofit organization that serves as an umbrella organization for arts and cultural organization in the Greater Mobile Metropolitan Area, receiving financial support from the City of Mobile, Mobile County Commission, Alabama State Council on the Arts (a State agency), the National Endowment for the Arts, and from local corporations, businesses and individuals.
For more information, contact Bob Burnett, Executive Director, Mobile Arts Council, 251-432-9796 or bburnett@mobilearts.org.
by mighty | Jun 26, 2013 | Alabama, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions
The US Supreme Court announced its ruling that the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. What does this mean for gay couples? The Court’s decision applies to certain federal rights that were restricted or eliminated depending on whether a married couple is heterosexual or homosexual.
Rights that will be affected include:
1. Social Security Benefits
2. Immigration Status/Rights
3. Federal Income Tax Benefits & Obligations
4. Estate Tax
5. Employer-Provided Health Insurance Benefits
6. Military Family Benefits.
What does the decision mean for gay couples in Alabama and Mississippi? Right now, not much. The changes only affect the rights of gay couples who are legally married, and gay marriage is only legal in Washington DC, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, Maine, Washington, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Minnesota. It remains to be seen how the other states will respond as this issue develops, but it will be interesting to watch from a legal, political, and social point of view.
by mighty | Jun 9, 2013 | Alabama, Children, Family, Mobile, Visitation
Mobile Arts Council & The Family Center Present — Fatherhood: Creating a Positive Legacy
The event is June 15, 2013 from 9am until Noon in Cathedral Square in Downtown Mobile. Activities include:
Station One – FHC – Legacy Workbox (toolbox)
Station Two – Mobile Arts Council – Father-Child Legacy Notebook – Riley Brenes
This will also include Photograph of Fathers with Children for cover of Notebooks
Station Three – Mobile Arts Council – Recycled Legacy – Shane Reynolds
Create tabletop sculptures from recycled material
Keep Mobile Beautiful
Station Four – Mobile Arts Council – Legacy Medallion – Alexi Kazantsev
Create Family Crest
Father/Daughter dancing – near fountain
These events conclude at 12:30 with the Dedication of Father –Child Mural at Gayfer’s Building across from Bienville Square. The mural was produced by Riley Brenes and members of the Boys & Girls Clubs at Semmes, Cody Road, and Mae Eanes. The mural is the culminating activity for the visual arts program created by Mobile Arts Council and was designed by the children. This project was made possible by grants received by Mobile Arts Council from PNC Bank and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Refreshments are provided!
