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If you are considering divorce in Mobile, Alabama, the articles are full of helpful information pertaining to Alabama divorce law. Our expert divorce lawyers in Mobile, Alabama can help you navigate the complexities of divorce in Mobile, Alabama. When hiring a divorce attorney, you will want to make sure you have all of the information you need to succeed.

What is Collaborative Law?

by Oyster Shell | April 11, 2018 | Alabama, Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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,...

How to file for divorce

by Oyster Shell | March 6, 2017 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Advice | 0 Comments

Wondering how to file for divorce? The divorce process can be confusing and complex if you haven't divorced before. It is important you hire an experienced divorce attorney to represent you and help you navigate the process. At Herlihy Family Law, we have over 12...

Common Law Marriage

by Oyster Shell | May 6, 2016 | Alabama, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

Breaking News: Ex Parte Bayliss Overturned by Alabama Supreme Court

by Oyster Shell | October 4, 2013 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Today, the Alabama Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the case of Ex Parte Christopher, which overturns the landmark case of Ex Parte Bayliss. Bayliss is the case which gave Alabama Courts the authority to order parents to pay post-minority support and contribute...

Greater Mobile Area Arts Awards

by Oyster Shell | July 19, 2013 | Alabama, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Mobile Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the Tenth Annual Greater Mobile Arts Awards. The awards acknowledge the important contributions that individuals, groups and businesses make to the cultural life of our community. The awards will be...

Alison Herlihy Appearing on NBC 15’s Law Call

by Oyster Shell | July 18, 2012 | Alabama, Mobile, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Alison Baxter Herlihy is appearing as the guest attorney on NBC 15's Law Call show on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 10:30pm. NBC 15 is the local NBC affiliate for Mobile, Alabama. She will be taking live calls on the issues of Divorce and Child Custody. Viewers may call in...

If you plan to divorce in Alabama, you may be concerned about child custody and child support. There are a lot of questions about how child support is calculated and whether or not you have to pay if you have joint custody.