What is the difference between divorce and a legal separation?
Divorce is a big decision – no, it’s a huge decision. Understandably, we often see clients who come in for an initial consultation who are unsure about whether to take the big step of filing for divorce. Many clients ask whether they should consider a legal separation. If you are wondering what is the difference […]
How to get divorced without going to court in Mobile, Alabama
After married couples decide that staying married is no longer desirable, many often wonder how to get divorced without going to court in Mobile, AL. The answer is yes. It is possible in Alabama to get divorced without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. However, whether it is practicable in your unique situation […]
What Happens After Serving Divorce Papers to Your Spouse?
Filing for Divorce: The Next Steps You have filed for divorce and you may be wondering, “What now?” First of all, let’s talk about what “filing” for divorce means. If you are talking to a divorce lawyer or court personnel, “filing” for divorce means you have actually filed a Complaint for Divorce with the Court. […]
Top 2 Mistakes Made When Getting Divorced Without An Attorney
What if there are no attorneys involved at all? In recent years, there has been a proliferation of websites and services that promise they will sell you a simple and easy set of “do-it-yourself” divorce papers for as low as $99! Have you ever heard of that old saying – you get what you pay […]
Do you have to pay child support if you have joint custody in Alabama?
Wondering do you have to pay child support if you have joint custody in Alabama? First, let’s talk about what joint custody is exactly because joint custody means a lot of things to a lot of people. When it comes to custody laws in Alabama, it is the state policy in Alabama, whether parents are […]
How To Get Divorced Without People Finding Out
If you are considering divorce, you are probably wondering how to get divorced without people finding out. The short answer is: you can’t. Divorce impacts more than just you and your spouse. It is inevitable that your friends and family will find out; more than likely your co-workers will find out; and if you have children, the people at […]
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 […]
What is Collaborative Law?
What is Collaborative Law? Collaborative Law is a method of alternative dispute resolution wherein the parties commit to resolve their dispute out of court. Because parties to a divorce often need to have a continuing relationship due to co-parenting of children, Collaborative Law is ideally suited to divorce and other family law matters. How is […]
What Are the Benefits of Mediation in Family Law Cases?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates you and the opposing party, typically your spouse or the other parent, in negotiating a settlement in your case. There are several potential benefits to mediation. Benefits of Mediation Privacy Mediation is confidential. No one will know what goes […]
What is an uncontested divorce
People are often unsure of how the whole divorce process works in Mobile, Alabama. The term “uncontested divorce” refers to a divorce where the parties do not go to court, and the divorce is submitted solely on the written agreement of the parties. If you retain Herlihy Family Law and one of our divorce attorneys in Mobile, Alabama for an […]