US Supreme Court Reverses AL Supreme Court in VL. v. EL
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, V.L. legally adopted the biological child of E.L. The couple separated […]
Summer Activities for Children in the Mobile Area
It is summertime again! 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 parks, we have taken […]
Child Support: What Parents Need to Know
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 blog series, and it contains an […]
Saint Mary’s Home Win(e)ter Formal
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 Mary’s Home Young Leaders Society is a group of young […]
Summer Activity Options for Children
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 vacation. Fortunately, there are many summer camp opportunities in the Mobile community […]
Family Law Blog Series pt 2 – Child Custody & Shared Parenting
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. […]
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 […]
Internet Safety Tips for Children
I recently attended the Child Protection Class in St. Dominic’s which is conducted by the Archdiocese of Mobile. The class provided some really useful information, including the following list of Internet Safety Tips for Children, which I wanted to share: Keep the Computer in a family common space, making it easier to what sites the […]