Family Law Practice Areas
Family Law encompasses many areas of practice. Our firm specializes in all areas of family law and offers you comprehensive guidance. Reach out to our family law practice today and let us help you.
- FAMILY LAW PRACTICE
What is family law?
Family Law is an umbrella term that applies to all issues that affect families. There are numerous practice areas within family law. Our experienced attorneys in Mobile, Alabama can help you determine what areas of practice are right for you. Our lawyers specialize in divorce, child support, and child custody.
- DIVORCE
Contested Divorce
If you and you spouse cannot agree, a contested divorce may be your only path. You must file a complaint for divorce with the court and your case is eventually set for trial so the judge can make the ultimate decision in your case.
- DIVORCE
Uncontested Divorce
The fastest and least expensive way to get a divorce is an uncontested divorce. But uncontested means that you and your spouse have to agree on all of the terms, from child custody to the division of assets and debts.
- DIVORCE
Child Custody
Child Custody includes any case where minor children are involved–the Court must determine custody and visitation rights for the parents. In cases where the parties are resolving their case by agreement, such as an uncontested divorce, the Court still must make sure that the resolution promotes the best interests of minor children.
- JUVENILE LAW
Juvenile Law
In Mobile, juvenile court has specific jurisdiction over certain types of family law cases. If child custody is an issue and the parents have never been married, those cases are heard and decided in juvenile court. If the person filing for custody is not the biological parent of the child, this is called a dependency case, which typically means child abuse and/or neglect is involved. These types of cases are heard in juvenile court as well.
- DIVORCE
Child Support
Child support is a necessary part of any case involving minor children, which might be a divorce case, a case where two parents have a child together but are not married, or even a dependency case where custody is given to someone who is not the biological parents, such as a grandparent or other relative.
- DIVORCE
Mediation
When married individuals have a pending divorce, parties will often attempt mediation during their divorce proceedings. The divorce mediation process presents an opportunity for parties in a divorce to use a third party to assist in the negotiation of a settlement agreement.
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When you hire Herlihy Family Law, you get the experience of over 20 years of resolving family law matters in Mobile, Alabama. It’s no wonder our clients give us exceptional reviews.
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