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.

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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Powers of Attorney vs. Health Care Directives

by | July 12, 2017 | Family Law, Finances, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

Powers of Attorney vs. Health Care Directives Many people are unfamiliar with the legal distinctions between powers of attorney, health care directives, and guardianships/conservatorships. Power of Attorney A Power of Attorney is a legal document giving authority to...
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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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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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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.