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.

6 things to look for to find the best divorce lawyer

by | January 24, 2019 | Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

First of all, what exactly is family law? Family Law is an umbrella term that applies to any type of dispute that affects families, such as divorce, child support, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, petitions for protection from abuse, alimony,...
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4 common mistakes to avoid during your divorce

by | January 24, 2019 | Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

1. Not Keeping Good Records Divorce can be a very chaotic, confusing, and stressful time. It may be more difficult than usual to remember everything that is going on or what you need to do, but ironically, it is more important than ever. A divorce case may be pending...
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10 critical pieces of paperwork you need to file divorce

by | December 27, 2018 | Divorce, Family, Family Law, Finances, Legal Advice | 0 Comments

A lot of divorce clients ask me, what documents do I need to get together? Here is a list of some of the most important documents you will need: Complete income tax returns, W2s, and other like documents for the last 3 years.  Year-to-date income information (such as...
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Upcoming Changes in Alimony and Taxation

by | November 8, 2018 | Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

Under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), alimony will no longer be tax-deductible effective January 2019.  Currently, alimony or spousal support payments are deductible to the payer and taxable to the payee. This applies to all current divorce or support orders and...
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What is Collaborative Law?

by | April 11, 2018 | Alabama, Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

What is Collaborative Law? Collaborative Law is a method of alternative dispute resolution wherein the parties commit to resolve their dispute out of court. Because parties to a divorce often need to have a continuing relationship due to co-parenting of children,...
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What Are the Benefits of Mediation in Family Law Cases?

by | March 2, 2018 | Alabama, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates you and the opposing party, typically your spouse or the other parent, in negotiating a settlement in your case. There are several potential benefits to...
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What is an uncontested divorce

by | January 30, 2018 | Alabama, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

People are often unsure of how the whole divorce process works in Mobile, Alabama. The term “uncontested divorce” refers to a divorce where the parties do not go to court, and the divorce is submitted solely on the written agreement of the parties. If you retain...
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What does joint custody mean

by | January 8, 2018 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile | 0 Comments

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...
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What is abandonment in divorce

by | September 19, 2017 | Alabama, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mortgage | 0 Comments

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...
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What is the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem?

by | August 28, 2017 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions, Visitation | 0 Comments

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...
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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.