Custody Cases for Unmarried Parties and Dependency Cases
Learn more about child custody from Herlihy Law’s own Walter Gewin, as he discusses custody cases for unmarried parties and dependency cases with Dan Brennan at FM Talk 106.5. https://herlihyfamilylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Walter-Gewin-11-14-22_1-1.mp4
What is the Difference Between Legal Custody and Physical Custody?
Alabama Code §30-3-157 is known as Alabama’s “Joint Custody” statute and it defines the different types of legal and physical custody in our state. This statute sets out our state policy as follows: It is the policy of this state to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the […]
Communication Strategies for a High-Conflict Divorce
What is a High-Conflict Divorce? A High-Conflict Divorce is one hallmarked by constant fighting, where one or both parties fight for the sake of fighting without regard to the effect on the family, particularly the children. There is a lot of overlap between high-conflict divorce and personality disorders or traits such as narcissism, controlling behaviors, and lack of empathy. […]
Co-Parenting Apps & Technology
Technology and apps have come a long way in assisting in co-parenting. Co-parenting apps can provide an essential tool to aid in communication and scheduling. Some also offer secure messaging, which is useful in high-conflict custody situations. If you are in a high-conflict custody situation where you have experienced a lot of litigation, it can be very difficult to cobble […]
What does joint custody mean
Wondering what does joint custody mean? Joint Custody is an arrangement where each parent has the children for equal (or close to equal) amounts of time. The most common schedule is that each parent has the children for one week at a time, typically exchanging the children on Fridays or Sundays. If you are considering […]
What is abandonment in divorce
Wondering what is abandonment in divorce? On an almost daily basis, clients and potential clients say to me, I can’t move out of the house because that’s abandonment, right? I recently spoke at a CLE for other attorneys, most of whom do not primarily practice family law, and some of the attorneys even harbored this misconception. Many […]
What is the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem?
A Guardian ad Litem’s job is to represent the best interests of the child in any given case, and the Guardian Ad Litem does not represent either of the parents. As such, the Guardian Ad Litem cannot give parents legal advice. Parents must turn to their own lawyers when they need legal advice. If the […]
Co-Parenting Strategies
Co-Parenting Strategies As Guardian Ad Litem, most of my child clients say they want to see both of their parents as much as they can.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SFpYw6pV2I
What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
When it comes to divorce, child custody and visitation disputes are no picnic. These events can be a very emotional and intense process. Frequently in divorce, child custody, or visitation disputes a Guardian Ad Litem, also known as a GAL, will be appointed.In Alabama, a GAL is an attorney appointed by the court to represent […]
How to file for divorce
Wondering how to file for divorce? The divorce process can be confusing and complex if you haven’t divorced before. It is important you hire an experienced divorce attorney to represent you and help you navigate the process. At Herlihy Family Law, we have over 12 years of experience and helped thousands successfully file for divorce. […]