Alison Baxter Herlihy Speaking at South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Seminar

Alison Baxter Herlihy is speaking at the annual South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Seminar. This is a great opportunity for some free CLE hours! THE MOBILE BAR ASSOCIATIONCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COMMITTEEandTHE SOUTH ALABAMA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAMpresent ANNUAL VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SEMINAR Friday, October 18, 20131:30 – 4:45 p.m.Battle House Hotel– Moonlight Ballroom3.0 MCLE CreditsFREE TO SAVLP […]

Artworks: The Throwdown 2

Shaking up the traditional silent auction, Mobile Arts Council has created an event that you don’t want to miss – Artworks Throwdown 2! This one-of-a-kind silent auction/ loud party features a competition like none other seen in Mobile. Inspired by concepts from some of TV’s most-loved competition shows, Mobile Arts Council has drafted local artists […]

Breaking News: Ex Parte Bayliss Overturned by Alabama Supreme Court

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 […]

Testimonial from a Recent Divorce & Custody Client

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. […]

Greater Mobile Area Arts Awards

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 […]

Supreme Court Declares Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional

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: Social Security Benefits […]

Fatherhood: Creating a Positive Legacy

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 […]