Making Blended Families Work During the Holidays
After going through a divorce or re-marriage, many changes can take place. Making things work for a new blended family does come with tests, but they do not have to be difficult. With the holiday closing in a blended family may run into a few challenges. These challenges can be countless, but they do not […]
What is Mediation?
When it comes to getting a divorce not everything has to be a knock-down, drawn-out affair for both parties. Divorce mediation can help avoid court and resolve numerous questions. Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods of alternative dispute resolution when it comes to negotiating a divorce settlement. Here are a few facts […]
Divorce and the Family Business
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 fear that it will soon mean the end of the company. It […]
I’m Going Through a Divorce: Should I Keep the House?
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 contribute to […]
Is your spouse cheating?
As a divorce lawyer, you are always hearing new scenarios that have led to the breakdown of a marriage, but, more often than not, you hear variations on the same theme. When a spouse is cheating, there are some common warning signs that indicate infidelity. 1. Altering their schedule If your spouse is suddenly working […]
Common Law Marriage
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 more about the bill via this link.
New Client Review on Google
Austin Allen Rating Review posted on on Google+ Jun 30, 2015 Selecting and attorney to represent me was a big decision. I can honestly say that Alison has a strong moral character that is knowledgeable of the law, respectful, supportive, and sincere. Alison has a “no nonsense” approach which furthered my decision in selecting her […]
US Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Legal
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 held by the Court to be a fundamental right, which means […]
Summer Activities for Children in the Mobile Area
It is summertime again! It is summertime again! If you are like a lot of parents searching for “summer programs for kids near me”, you want to make sure your children are involved in constructive activities during the summer. While there a plenty of fun and free activities available at local parks, we have taken […]
Positive Feedback
Here is some positive feedback that one of my clients just left on my square credit card site: Quality, Timeliness, Other, Customer Service, Offerings“Everything was great. All my questions were answered in a prompt and professional way. Thanks Courtney and Alison.” Courtney is my assistant and right hand; she is here to assist clients when […]