Podcast Episode #7: 12 Common Myths About Family Law and Divorce—Debunked
https://youtu.be/bBTLpG5Nd3Q In Episode 7 of the Herlihy Family Law Podcast, attorney Alison Herlihy is joined by fellow family law attorney Walter Gewin to tackle some of the most common misconceptions people have about divorce, custody, and child support. Drawing on their extensive experience practicing family law in Alabama, they unpack the reality behind these persistent […]
Podcast Episode #6: The Hidden Role of Parenting Coordinators in High-Conflict Divorces with Guest Caroline Taylor, LPC
https://youtu.be/yQ84rngmdA8 In Episode 6 of the Herlihy Family Law Podcast, Attorney Alison Herlihy dives into the essential role of parenting coordinators in divorce and custody cases, welcoming Caroline Taylor, an experienced parenting coordinator, as her guest. With a background in child development and counseling, Caroline brings years of expertise in helping families navigate conflict and […]
What to Do if You Need to Modify a Child Custody Order
Are your current custody arrangements not working for you or your children? Are there constant battles and friction over days, dates, exchanges, and holidays? You may want to see us about modifying your custody order. There are several ways to modify your current custody orders: If you and your co-parent are in complete agreement […]
12 Common Myths About Family Law and Divorce Debunked
We find ourselves debunking myths about divorce and family law all the time, whether on intake phone calls, in consultations, or during the course of a case. We’re not sure where these misconceptions come from, but most probably from TV, movies, and social media. Some of these may have even been true long ago, […]
How to successfully co-parent after divorce
Most people tend to think that the finish line has been reached once a custody and child support agreement is signed, filed, and finalized. The reality for our clients, however, is that their judgment of divorce or custody order actually the beginning of a new phase in their co-parenting relationship. Sometimes the parents have been […]
Child Support: Your Questions Answered
We get a lot of questions about child support here. It tends to be one of the most contentious elements in a divorce. We also help unmarried parents when they come to us looking for a fair arrangement for both child support and custody. Unfortunately, there are no quick, easy, or universal answers. Most […]
What is Sole Custody? Understanding the Basics.
1. Understanding Sole Custody There are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody refers to the parents’ rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including, but not limited to, the education of the child, health care, and religious training. Physical custody who the child physically lives with. 2. […]
How Does Alimony Work? An Essential Guide for Understanding Alimony Laws
Alimony comes down to two basic pieces of information – need and ability to pay. After the need and ability to pay have been established, the court will consider other important factors such as the length of the marriage and fault. Just because the parties have been married a long time or one spouse makes […]
5 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
Having a good co-parenting relationship with your ex is important for your children’s well-being. Most people don’t consider the fact that their relationship with their ex will continue well beyond their children reaching the age of majority. A good co-parenting relationship will set your children up to have balanced, happy upbringings. Here are five tips […]
3 Common visitation schedules in divorce in Mobile, AL
While divorces are far from one size fits all, there are a few common visitation schedules in divorce in Mobile, AL. In uncontested divorces and divorces settled by agreements, visitation schedules can vary according to the terms the parties agree upon. Also in the event the visiting party is found to be on drugs or […]