Divorce Cost: How Much Does It Really Cost?
A very common question we get asked is how much does divorce cost? While no one enters into marriage anticipating getting divorced, when a marriage is not sustainable, divorce can be the answer and the beginning of your new life. Of course, as with anything in life, divorce is not free. However, there are ways […]
How can I get divorced if I can’t afford a lawyer?
We get it – Divorce is expensive. Hiring a lawyer and litigating your case all the way to trial can cost thousands of dollars. Not everyone has thousands of extra dollars sitting around waiting to pay a lawyer. Here at Herlihy Family Law, we pride ourselves on providing a highly customized, concierge level of service, […]
How to get divorced without going to court in Mobile, Alabama
After married couples decide that staying married is no longer desirable, many often wonder how to get divorced without going to court in Mobile, AL. The answer is yes. It is possible in Alabama to get divorced without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. However, whether it is practicable in your unique situation […]
How To Get Divorced Without People Finding Out
If you are considering divorce, you are probably wondering how to get divorced without people finding out. The short answer is: you can’t. Divorce impacts more than just you and your spouse. It is inevitable that your friends and family will find out; more than likely your co-workers will find out; and if you have children, the people at […]
How to get divorced in Mobile, Alabama
Here in Mobile County, our divorce court is called Domestic Relations Court. The Domestic Relations clerk’s office is located on the 9th floor of Mobile Government Plaza and the Courtrooms are located on the 2nd floor. We have two judges who handle all of the Divorce and Post-Divorce cases, as well as all Petitions for Protection From Abuse (PFAs). Post-Divorce […]
What is Collaborative Law?
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, Collaborative Law is ideally suited to divorce and other family law matters. How is […]
What Are the Benefits of Mediation in Family Law Cases?
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 mediation. Benefits of Mediation Privacy Mediation is confidential. No one will know what goes […]
What is an uncontested divorce
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 Herlihy Family Law and one of our divorce attorneys in Mobile, Alabama for an […]
What does joint custody mean
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 children on Fridays or Sundays. If you are considering […]
Powers of Attorney vs. Health Care Directives
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 another person to act for you in either specified or all legal and financial matters. The person […]