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. […]
Supreme Court Declares Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
The US Supreme Court announced its ruling that the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. What does this mean for gay couples? The Court’s decision applies to certain federal rights that were restricted or eliminated depending on whether a married couple is heterosexual or homosexual. Rights that will be affected include: Social Security Benefits […]
Supreme Court Weighs in on Rights of "Deadbeat" Parents
Michael Turner v. Rebccea Rogers Et Al. The United States Supreme Court is hearing the case of Michael Turner from South Carolina. Turner was jailed for 12 months for failure to pay $6,000.00 in child support arrearage which he owed. Turner was described as indigent; howver, South Carolina is one of many states, as is […]
The Challenges of Joint Custody with 50/50 Time Sharing
I thought this was an interesting, and timely, article, as true joint custody is an arrangement that more and more parents, particularly younger parents, find desirable, although the legal system has not come around to this way of thinking at this point. DISCLAIMERMain Office:400 Gold Ave. SWSuite 500Albuquerque, NM 87102(505) 242-5958 http://www.albuquerquedivorcelawyerblog.com/ March 15, 2011 […]