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.

What Happens After Serving Divorce Papers to Your Spouse?

by | October 24, 2023 | Alabama, Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

Filing for Divorce: The Next Steps You have filed for divorce and you may be wondering, “What now?”  First of all, let’s talk about what “filing” for divorce means.  If you are talking to a divorce lawyer or court personnel, “filing” for divorce means you have...
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4 Reasons why divorce will not bankrupt you

by | September 26, 2023 | Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

Many people are concerned about the financial implications of a divorce, and understandably so. Divorce necessarily requires that your family’s income has to go from supporting one household to supporting two households, so lifestyle adjustments are often inevitable....
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Top 2 Mistakes Made When Getting Divorced Without An Attorney

by | July 24, 2023 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

What if there are no attorneys involved at all? In recent years, there has been a proliferation of websites and services that promise they will sell you a simple and easy set of “do-it-yourself” divorce papers for as low as $99!  Have you ever heard of that old saying...
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5 Surprising reasons why divorce is good

by | July 11, 2023 | Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law | 0 Comments

While there are undoubtedly many reasons why divorce is beneficial and may be the right solution for you if you are in a bad marriage, there are 5 main reasons why divorce is good:   Life is short. Although we all would like to live forever, in 2023 that is not a...
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How To Get Divorced Without People Finding Out

by | June 16, 2023 | Alabama, Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you are considering divorce, you are probably wondering how to get divorced without people finding out. The short answer is: you can’t. Divorce impacts more than just you and your spouse. It is inevitable that your friends and family will find out; more than likely...
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4 Reasons You Should Hire a Lawyer for Your Divorce

by | May 16, 2023 | Divorce, Family, Family Law, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Are you considering reasons you should hire a lawyer for your divorce? While there are many reasons to hire an attorney for your divorce, here are four main reasons to hire an attorney to handle your divorce. 1. Attorneys are professionals Practicing attorneys are...
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Can you move out of your house during a divorce?

by | April 1, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

Moving out is one of the most common questions we receive, but the answer is not as simple as you might think.  Many people think that moving out in the middle of a divorce constitutes “abandonment,” but this is a misconception.  The legal definition of abandonment,...
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The Basics of Family Law

by | March 9, 2022 | Family Law | 0 Comments

Family Law is an area of law that deals with family matters and domestic relations such as divorce, child support, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, petitions for protection from abuse, alimony, pre, and post-nuptial agreements, and more. It can...
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Five Star Review on Google

by | March 9, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Alison Baxter Herlihy P.C. Celebrates 10th Anniversary

by | February 26, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

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...
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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.