by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Sep 4, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
A Legal Separation and a Divorce are almost identical in the fact that the procedures are the same, child custody and support can be awarded, and assets and debts will be divided in both; however, at the end of the process of Legal Separation, you remain married to... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Aug 21, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Mobile
Here in Mobile, 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... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Jan 25, 2019 | Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law
What is a High-Conflict Divorce? A High-Conflict Divorce is one hallmarked by constant fighting, where one or both parties fight for the sake of fighting without regard to the effect on the family, particularly the children. There is a lot of overlap... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Jan 24, 2019 | Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law
Technology and apps have come a long way in assisting in co-parenting. Co-parenting apps can provide an essential tool to aid in communication and scheduling. Some also offer secure messaging, which is useful in high-conflict custody situations. If you... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Jan 24, 2019 | Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions
First of all, what exactly is family law? Family Law is an umbrella term that applies to any type of dispute that affects families, such as divorce, child support, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, petitions for protection from abuse, alimony,... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Jan 24, 2019 | Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Significant Decisions
1. Not Keeping Good Records Divorce can be a very chaotic, confusing, and stressful time. It may be more difficult than usual to remember everything that is going on or what you need to do, but ironically, it is more important than ever. A divorce case may be...