Children Articles

Your children are your top priority when considering divorce in Mobile, Alabama. These articles are full of helpful information pertaining to Alabama divorce law and the best interest of your children. Our expert divorce lawyers in Mobile, Alabama can help you navigate the complexities of divorce and ensure you get adequate child support and child custody. Make sure you have all of the information you need when you hire your divorce attorney.

Warning Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

by Oyster Shell | October 25, 2016 | Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Child abuse and neglect is rampant, and we all have a duty to protect children. The US Department of Health and Human Services has published the following list to aid the public in recognizing signs of abuse and neglect in children: The Child 1. Shows sudden changes...

Talking With Your Children About Divorce

by Oyster Shell | September 26, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

Divorce can be a difficult situation for all parties involved, especially the children. Many children are confused about the situation and do not understand why their parents are separating. Although this can be difficult, talking with children is a crucial part of...

Making Blended Families Work During the Holidays

by Oyster Shell | September 26, 2016 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

After going through a divorce or re-marriage, many changes can take place. Making things work for a new blended family does come with tests, but they do not have to be difficult. With the holiday closing in a blended family may run into a few challenges. These...

What is Mediation?

by Oyster Shell | September 26, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Uncategorized, Visitation | 0 Comments

When it comes to getting a divorce not everything has to be a knock-down, drawn-out affair for both parties. Divorce mediation can help avoid court and resolve numerous questions. Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods of alternative dispute resolution...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Oyster Shell | September 26, 2016 | Alabama, Children, Family, Mobile | 0 Comments

Domestic Violence is an issue that knows no racial, cultural, gender or socioeconomic boundaries. Chances are, we all know someone whose life has been effected by domestic violence. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. That same...

Social Media Do’s and Don’ts

by Oyster Shell | September 11, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

In the world today there are countless means of communication with others. Thanks to social media websites the world is more connected than ever. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat and more we are able to reconnect with your first love,...

Alison Baxter Herlihy is now a Registered Mediator

by Oyster Shell | July 2, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Visitation | 0 Comments

Alison Baxter Herlihy is now a registered mediator. She recently completed a forty hour training on Domestic and Family Mediation and is now a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator on the State Court Mediator Roster maintained by the Alabama Center for Dispute...

Summer Activities for Kids

by Oyster Shell | June 6, 2016 | Alabama, Children, Family, Mobile | 0 Comments

It's summertime and we've taken the time to compile a list of the top summer activities for kids in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile Museum of Art: Art Blast Summer Art Camp 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-208-5200 Azalea City Center for the Arts - Summer Camp 63 Midtown Park...

Grandparent Visitation in Alabama

by Oyster Shell | May 19, 2016 | Children, Custody, Family, Family Law, Visitation | 0 Comments

A new bill providing for Grandparent Visitation in Alabama has passed the Alabama Legislature. Under the new law, a grandparent can file an original action for visitation or intervene in a pending action relating to custody of a child where the parents’ relationship...

Client Review on Avvo.com

by Oyster Shell | April 25, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

One of my clients recently left me a very positive review on Avvo.com. Here is the review: I had to return to court after a very contentious divorce. My previous attorney took another job and had to resign from my case, and I was directed by friends to call Ms....