Family Articles

Review our articles related to family law in Mobile, Alabama. If you are considering divorce in Mobile, these articles will 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.

Divorce and the Family Business

by | September 11, 2016 | Alabama, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Finances, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Divorce and the Family Business: What happens to the Family Business when you get divorced? The business you and your spouse co-founded and run together is thriving. Your marriage? That's another matter. Many people put off filing in situations like this because they...
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Signs of Opiate Addiction in a Loved One

by | September 11, 2016 | Family, Legal Advice | 0 Comments

Opiate addiction is an increasing problem in the United States. For various reasons, a staggering 2.1 million Americans abuse opiates. It is no secret that people are constantly looking for solutions to their daily problems, but why turn to a substance that could lead...
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Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Divorce Stress

by | August 1, 2016 | Alabama, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

Divorce brings with it many negative emotions. Many of these emotions usually cause stress that will interfere in our ability to function from day to day. Research says that the biggest favor you can do yourself is to learn how to relax. You just need to let go of the...
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I’m Going Through a Divorce: Should I Keep the House?

by | July 31, 2016 | Alabama, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Finances, Mobile, Mortgage, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

As we all know, one of the biggest issues in a divorce is the family home. It all starts to get messy when the decisions of what will happen to it and who is going to live in it become a concern for the parties. Typically, parties go from having two incomes to...
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Prenuptial Agreements

by | July 14, 2016 | Divorce, Family, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions | 0 Comments

A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract executed between parties prior to their marriage concerning the division of assets, debts and possibly spousal support in the event of divorce. Almost anything can be included in a prenuptial agreement, except matters of child...
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Alison Baxter Herlihy is now a Registered Mediator

by | July 2, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Visitation | 0 Comments

Alison Baxter Herlihy is now a registered mediator. She recently completed a forty hour training on Domestic and Family Mediation and is now a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator on the State Court Mediator Roster maintained by the Alabama Center for Dispute...
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Summer Activities for Kids

by | June 6, 2016 | Alabama, Children, Family, Mobile | 0 Comments

It's summertime and we've taken the time to compile a list of the top summer activities for kids in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile Museum of Art: Art Blast Summer Art Camp 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-208-5200 Azalea City Center for the Arts - Summer Camp 63 Midtown Park...
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Grandparent Visitation in Alabama

by | May 19, 2016 | Children, Custody, Family, Family Law, Visitation | 0 Comments

A new bill providing for Grandparent Visitation in Alabama has passed the Alabama Legislature. Under the new law, a grandparent can file an original action for visitation or intervene in a pending action relating to custody of a child where the parents’ relationship...
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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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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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