Family Law Articles

Read  our articles related to family law in Mobile, Alabama. Whether you are considering divorce in Mobile, Daphne, Foley, Fairhope or the surrounding area, these articles are great resources to help you learn more about the divorce process in Mobile, Alabama. 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.

How to Prepare for Your First Consultation with a Family Law Attorney

by | January 10, 2025 | Divorce, Family Law, Mobile | 0 Comments

What’s the goal? Once you’ve booked an appointment with a family law attorney, you’ll want to prepare for your meeting.  Start by thinking long-term.  What is your goal here?  What do you want your life to look like in a year?  Think concretely about it.  Visualize...
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Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Family Lawyer in 2025

by | December 30, 2024 | Alabama, Divorce, Family Law, Mobile | 0 Comments

Do I even need a family lawyer? Well, what do you need advice about? At Herlihy Family Law we primarily focus on divorce, custody, and child support cases.  However, we can also represent you in matters of adoption, help you negotiate post-nuptial and pre-nuptial...
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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid During the Divorce Process

by | December 6, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile | 0 Comments

We do our very best to keep the divorce process as simple, conflict-free, and by-the-book as possible. Sometimes our clients unintentionally make mistakes that complicate the process.  What are some of the mistakes we see?  Here are some things you should not do while...
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How to successfully co-parent after divorce

by | November 6, 2024 | Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law | 0 Comments

Most people tend to think that the finish line has been reached once a custody and child support agreement is signed, filed, and finalized.  The reality for our clients, however, is that their judgment of divorce or custody order actually the beginning of a new phase...
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Child Support: Your Questions Answered

by | October 18, 2024 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law | 0 Comments

We get a lot of questions about child support here.  It tends to be one of the most contentious elements in a divorce.  We also help unmarried parents when they come to us looking for a fair arrangement for both child support and custody.   Unfortunately, there are no...
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Preparing for Divorce: Essential Steps

by | September 23, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law, Mobile | 0 Comments

Consult an Attorney Do it sooner, rather than later. Don’t wait until you’re at a crisis point.  You don’t have to hire one at the consultation, you can get our legal advice and then reach out to hire when you are ready.  You don’t even have to be entirely sure you’re...
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What is a No-Fault Divorce?

by | September 3, 2024 | Alabama, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Mobile | 0 Comments

Simply speaking a no-fault divorce is one in which the parties are not required to give the court specific reasons for getting divorced. A couple can get divorced if they simply cannot get along anymore, rather than having to prove that one spouse did something...
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What is Sole Custody? Understanding the Basics.

by | August 19, 2024 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

1. Understanding Sole Custody There are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody.  Legal custody refers to the parents’ rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including, but not limited to, the education of the child,...
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Explaining Status Quo and Pretrial Order Regarding Finances, Assets, and Custody/visitation

by | July 31, 2024 | Alabama, Divorce, Family Law, Mobile | 0 Comments

When getting divorced, the term “Status Quo” is often mentioned and yet many do not understand what it means for them, their obligation, and the Court’s expectation.  A divorce is the process by which the Court divides a married couple’s assets, and debts, and awards...
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4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Contested Divorce Lawyer

by | June 27, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

1. Are they experienced in divorce law? When I started practicing law in 2005, it was common for solo practitioners and small law firms to be “threshold lawyers,” as in, they took any case that came across the threshold of the front door of their office!  That might...
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If you are considering divorce, you may be wondering if that is the right decision. There are actually many reasons why divorce can be a good decision depending on your relationship.