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.

Client Review

by | April 11, 2014 | Alabama, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Below is a client review that one of my clients left in the comments section of a blog post on my website. Client feedback is always appreciated, especially when it is this positive: Alison is a great reputable attorney practicing in the area of family law. Alison is...
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Alison Baxter Herlihy Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates

by | December 16, 2013 | Alabama, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Alison Baxter Herlihy has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Lawyers in Alabama by the American Society of Legal Advocates. ASLA is an invitation-only legal organization comprised of the nation's most skilled lawyers. Its mission is to identify...
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Family Law Blog Series pt 2 – Child Custody & Shared Parenting

by | November 11, 2013 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile | 0 Comments

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Alison Baxter Herlihy Speaking at South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Seminar

by | October 9, 2013 | Alabama, Divorce, Family Law, Mobile | 0 Comments

Alison Baxter Herlihy is speaking at the annual South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Seminar. This is a great opportunity for some free CLE hours! THE MOBILE BAR ASSOCIATION CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE and THE SOUTH ALABAMA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM...
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Breaking News: Ex Parte Bayliss Overturned by Alabama Supreme Court

by | October 4, 2013 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Today, the Alabama Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the case of Ex Parte Christopher, which overturns the landmark case of Ex Parte Bayliss. Bayliss is the case which gave Alabama Courts the authority to order parents to pay post-minority support and contribute...
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Testimonial from a Recent Divorce & Custody Client

by | August 6, 2013 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

Below is a testimonial which I received from a client, whom I recently represented on a divorce and custody case. This is posted anonymously and with the client's permission, of course! After 2 years of an increasing decline in communication between my wife and I, it...
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Supreme Court Declares Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional

by | June 26, 2013 | Alabama, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

The US Supreme Court announced its ruling that the Federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. What does this mean for gay couples? The Court's decision applies to certain federal rights that were restricted or eliminated depending on whether a married couple...
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Legal Writing Class at USA

by | January 3, 2013 | Alabama, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Alison Baxter Herlihy is teaching Legal Writing for paralegal of the university of South Alabama beginning January 16, 2013. The class is an eight-week survey course designed to give paralegal students the skills necessary to competently assist an attorney by...
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Grandparents’ Legal Rights in Alabama Class by Alison Baxter Herlihy

by | March 19, 2012 | Alabama, Custody, Family Law, Visitation | 0 Comments

Alison Baxter Herlihy is teaching a continuing education course at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama, entitled Grandparents' Legal Rights in Alabama. This class is being taught on Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. It is designed as a...
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The Challenges of Joint Custody with 50/50 Time Sharing

by | March 16, 2011 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I thought this was an interesting, and timely, article, as true joint custody is an arrangement that more and more parents, particularly younger parents, find desirable, although the legal system has not come around to this way of thinking at this point. DISCLAIMER...
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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.