Divorce Articles

If you are considering filing for divorce in Mobile, Daphne, Foley, or Fairhope, these articles will help you understand the process. Each article is written by one of our expert divorce lawyers at Herlihy Family Law. Our firm is located in Mobile, Alabama, and helps residents of the Gulf Coast successfully navigate the divorce process. Whether you are concerned with child custody, child support, or other aspects related to your children, the divorce attorneys at Herlihy Family Law can help guide you.

9 Mistakes to Avoid While Getting Divorced

When you are in the midst of a divorce, it can be hard to know which way is up or to keep your bearings. Take a deep breath! For now, you need to keep your wits about you and remain grounded. Avoid these common pitfalls as you navigate the process and take steps...

Steps to Start a Divorce

Here are the most common steps to start a divorce and more information on what the process looks like to dissolve your marriage.

Divorce Attorney in Mobile, Alabama

When you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Mobile, it is important to find an attorney who understands your situation and knows how to guide you to successfully navigate divorce, child custody, and child support. There are a lot of divorce lawyers out there, and it...

Five Star Review on Google

We just received another Five Star Client review on Google from a recent divorce client:Alison is what’s known as a “SME” (Subject Matter Expert) in military terms. If you are Honest, Respectful and follow her sage guidance, you will prevail in court. She is worth...

Alison Baxter Herlihy P.C. Celebrates 10th Anniversary

February 28, 2021 marks the 10th Anniversary of Alison Baxter Herlihy P.C.  These past 10 years have flown by!  We have grown so much over the years.  Back in 2011, Alison rented a one room office at 401 Church Street, but now we have our own building...

New 5 Star Client Review on Google

We just received this new 5 star client review on Google:I went through a long and difficult contested divorce with no minor children. Alison and her team were so good at advising me throughout the process. They were patient and understanding with any issue I had. If...

Most Common Reasons for Divorce

After 15 years of practicing divorce and family law, I sometimes think I have heard it all, but people continue to surprise me.  Although every case is different, we hear a lot of common themes over and over.  The most common reasons I see, ranked in order, for people...

Common Misconceptions About Divorce

There are a lot of common misconceptions about divorce.  Most people getting divorced have never had any interaction with the legal system or litigation so it can be very overwhelming.  Everyone knows someone who knows someone who has been divorced, and all of the...

How to tell your kids about your divorce

When you and your spouse decide to get divorced, one of the hardest things you can do is telling your children. 1) Be honest, but engage in age appropriate communication with your children.  A two-year-old and an eleven-year-old process and understand information very...

The First Steps to Take When Getting a Divorce

Divorce is an overwhelming and emotional process, to say the least. Many people who get divorced have never and will never have any other interaction with the legal system.  All of your friends and family, with the best intentions, suddenly become divorce “experts”...

When considering divorce, most people’s primary concern is their children. Their fear is that divorce will hurt their children. But the truth of the matter is that divorce is usually beneficial to your children and has a better outcome. In fact, there are reasons why divorce can be the right choice for both you and your family.