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.

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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4 steps to better managing your stress during divorce

by | May 25, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law, Mobile | 0 Comments

Top 4 Tips for Managing Stress During Divorce Stress is a serious factor in modern life. Stress is particularly prevalent during a divorce, which is said to be the most stressful and traumatic event that anyone can experience, second only to the death of a loved one....
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4 Tips for Communicating with a High Conflict Person

by | April 21, 2017 | Alabama, Divorce, Family, Legal Advice | 0 Comments

4 Tips for Communicating with a High Conflict Person First of all, what is a high conflict person (HCP)? This term often refers to individuals who have diagnosable personality disorders, but divorce and custody litigation are times of high stress that can lead even...
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What is a Guardian Ad Litem?

by | March 6, 2017 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Visitation | 0 Comments

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...
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How to file for divorce

by | March 6, 2017 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Advice | 0 Comments

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...
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Is it Time to Consider a Child Support Modification?

by | March 6, 2017 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

Is it Time for You to Consider a Child Support Modification in your case? If you have had a divorce in Mobile, Alabama, whether you are the person who receives child support or whether you are the party who pays child support for the benefit of your minor children,...
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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.