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.

Common Law Marriage

by | May 6, 2016 | Alabama, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Alabama Legislature has just passed house bill 332, which abolishes common law marriage in Alabama. The law will not effect any current common law marriages but will become effective January 1, 2017. This bill is was signed by Gov. Robert Bentley on May 3. Read...
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Client Review on Avvo.com

by | April 25, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Divorce, Family Law | 0 Comments

One of my clients recently left me a very positive review on Avvo.com. Here is the review: I had to return to court after a very contentious divorce. My previous attorney took another job and had to resign from my case, and I was directed by friends to call Ms....
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Age-by-Age Guide to What Children Understand About Divorce

by | April 6, 2016 | Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law | 0 Comments

This is a great article I found on Parents.com on how to discuss and ease the transition of divorce for children of various developmental stages:  Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child's world -- and from his perspective, a loss of...
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US Supreme Court Reverses AL Supreme Court in VL. v. EL

by | March 7, 2016 | Children, Family Law, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

In a very short and succinct opinion issued today, the United States Supreme Court reverses the Alabama Supreme Court in V.L. vs. E.L. The facts of this case involve a same-sex couple who previously resided in Georgia before relocating to Alabama. While in Georgia,...
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Alison Baxter Herlihy Receives Another Very Positive Client Review on Avvo.Com

by | August 25, 2015 | Family, Family Law, Legal Advice | 0 Comments

I was notified today of an extremely positive client review I received from a Divorce and Child Custody client on Avvo.com. The text of the review is here below: An Exceptional Lawyer! There are three certain professions that the older you are, consumers will feel an...
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US Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Legal

by | June 26, 2015 | Alabama, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In a landmark decision today, the US Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. This is perhaps the most significant civil rights decision since the 1960s. Same-sex marriage is legal in all fifty states. Marriage has long be...
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Common Law Marriage: Myths & Facts

by | June 20, 2014 | Alabama, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

Think you know what common law marriage means in Alabama? There are many rumors and misconceptions about common law marriage, and your rights as a common law spouse in Alabama. It is a far more complex legal issue than most people understand. If you believe yourself...
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Client Review on Alison Baxter Herlihy P.C.’s Facebook Page

by | June 3, 2014 | Alabama, Divorce, Family Law, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Read this Client Review on Alison Baxter Herlihy P.C.'s Facebook Page Post by Jennifer Eiland.
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Summer Activity Options for Children

by | May 12, 2014 | Alabama, Children, Family, Family Law, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

With summer quickly approaching, many students will soon be ending the school year and beginning their summer breaks. Although this is an exciting time for the children, it can be stressful for parents who want to keep their children occupied through the summer...
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Another Client Review on AVVO

by | April 16, 2014 | Alabama, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Another Client Review on AVVO
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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.