What Victims Should Know About the Criminal Case Process
https://youtu.be/xQZfTyidiDw Becoming the victim of a crime can leave someone facing not only the emotional impact of what happened, but also an unfamiliar and sometimes lengthy legal process. In a recent episode of the Herlihy Family Law Podcast, Anna Eden, associate attorney at Herlihy Family Law and guest host for this episode, speaks with Stuart […]
Podcast Episode #19: Domestic Violence Warning Signs And Safety Planning Resources with Joan Duncan of Penelope House
Domestic violence affects individuals and families in every community, regardless of age, income, education, or background. While many people associate domestic violence with physical abuse, the reality is far more complex. Abuse often begins subtly, escalates over time, and can have devastating effects on victims and their children. Attorney Alison Herlihy, founder of Herlihy Family […]
12 Common Myths About Family Law and Divorce Debunked
We find ourselves debunking myths about divorce and family law all the time, whether on intake phone calls, in consultations, or during the course of a case. We’re not sure where these misconceptions come from, but most probably from TV, movies, and social media. Some of these may have even been true long ago, […]
How to Prepare for Your First Consultation with a Family Law Attorney
What’s the goal? Once you’ve booked an appointment with a family law attorney, you’ll want to prepare for your meeting. Start by thinking long-term. What is your goal here? What do you want your life to look like in a year? Think concretely about it. Visualize the outcome. Knowing your destination is essential to starting […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Family Lawyer in 2025
Do I even need a family lawyer? Well, what do you need advice about? At Herlihy Family Law we primarily focus on divorce, custody, and child support cases. However, we can also represent you in matters of adoption, help you negotiate post-nuptial and pre-nuptial agreements, and assist in your PFA (Protection from Abuse) cases. We […]
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid During the Divorce Process
We do our very best to keep the divorce process as simple, conflict-free, and by-the-book as possible. Sometimes our clients unintentionally make mistakes that complicate the process. What are some of the mistakes we see? Here are some things you should not do while you’re getting divorced: Don’t overshare on social media A lot of […]
Preparing for Divorce: Essential Steps
Consult an Attorney Do it sooner, rather than later. Don’t wait until you’re at a crisis point. You don’t have to hire one at the consultation, you can get our legal advice and then reach out to hire when you are ready. You don’t even have to be entirely sure you’re ready to divorce, but […]
What is a No-Fault Divorce?
Simply speaking a no-fault divorce is one in which the parties are not required to give the court specific reasons for getting divorced. A couple can get divorced if they simply cannot get along anymore, rather than having to prove that one spouse did something wrong. The no-fault divorce does not have to be an […]
Explaining Status Quo and Pretrial Order Regarding Finances, Assets, and Custody/visitation
When getting divorced, the term “Status Quo” is often mentioned and yet many do not understand what it means for them, their obligation, and the Court’s expectation. A divorce is the process by which the Court divides a married couple’s assets, and debts, and awards custody and visitation, when parties have minor children. Therefore, the […]
3 Common visitation schedules in divorce in Mobile, AL
While divorces are far from one size fits all, there are a few common visitation schedules in divorce in Mobile, AL. In uncontested divorces and divorces settled by agreements, visitation schedules can vary according to the terms the parties agree upon. Also in the event the visiting party is found to be on drugs or […]