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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.

Age-by-Age Guide to What Children Understand About Divorce

by Oyster Shell | April 6, 2016 | Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law | 0 Comments

This is a great article I found on Parents.com on how to discuss and ease the transition of divorce for children of various developmental stages: Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child's world -- and from his perspective, a loss of...

US Supreme Court Reverses AL Supreme Court in VL. v. EL

by Oyster Shell | March 7, 2016 | Children, Family Law, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

In a very short and succinct opinion issued today, the United States Supreme Court reverses the Alabama Supreme Court in V.L. vs. E.L. The facts of this case involve a same-sex couple who previously resided in Georgia before relocating to Alabama. While in Georgia,...

Summer Activities for Children in the Mobile Area

by Oyster Shell | June 8, 2015 | Alabama, Children, Family, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

It is summertime again! If you are like a lot of parents searching for "summer programs for kids near me", you want to make sure your children are involved in constructive activities during the summer. While there a plenty of fun and free activities available at local...

Child Support: What Parents Need to Know

by Oyster Shell | February 24, 2015 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Visitation | 0 Comments

Tax season is upon us, and that is the time of year that a lot of parents take an inventory of their complete financial picture. Is it time to consider a recalculation of child support? Child Support: What Parents Need to Know is latest installment of my online video...

Saint Mary’s Home Win(e)ter Formal

by Oyster Shell | February 5, 2015 | Alabama, Children, Mobile | 0 Comments

Saint Mary's Home Win(e)ter Formal Event Saint Mary's Home in Mobile, Alabama is the oldest child welfare agency in the State of Alabama, having been founded in 1838. They continue to serve the needs of abused, neglected, and abandoned children to this day. The Saint...

Summer Activity Options for Children

by Oyster Shell | May 12, 2014 | Alabama, Children, Family, Family Law, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

With summer quickly approaching, many students will soon be ending the school year and beginning their summer breaks. Although this is an exciting time for the children, it can be stressful for parents who want to keep their children occupied through the summer...

Family Law Blog Series pt 2 – Child Custody & Shared Parenting

by Oyster Shell | November 11, 2013 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile | 0 Comments

Breaking News: Ex Parte Bayliss Overturned by Alabama Supreme Court

by Oyster Shell | October 4, 2013 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

Testimonial from a Recent Divorce & Custody Client

by Oyster Shell | August 6, 2013 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

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...

Fatherhood: Creating a Positive Legacy

by Oyster Shell | June 9, 2013 | Alabama, Children, Family, Mobile, Visitation | 0 Comments

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 –...