3 Reasons Why Divorce is Not Bad for Your Children

Wondering if there are reasons why divorce is not bad for your children? There are many proven reasons why divorce is better for your children than keeping them in the presence of a bad relationship. Oftentimes, people who want to get divorced may choose to stay together because they think it is better for the […]
4 Reasons You Should Hire a Lawyer for Your Divorce

Are you considering reasons you should hire a lawyer for your divorce? While there are many reasons to hire an attorney for your divorce, here are four main reasons to hire an attorney to handle your divorce. 1. Attorneys are professionals Practicing attorneys are professionals that have graduated from both an undergraduate university and law school. After […]
Divorce Attorney in Mobile, Alabama

When you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Mobile, it is important to find an attorney who understands your situation and knows how to guide you to successfully navigate divorce, child custody, and child support. There are a lot of divorce lawyers out there, and it can be confusing to tell who is right […]
Alison Baxter Herlihy P.C. Celebrates 10th Anniversary

February 28, 2021 marks the 10th Anniversary of Alison Baxter Herlihy P.C. These past 10 years have flown by! We have grown so much over the years. Back in 2011, Alison rented a one room office at 401 Church Street, but now we have our own building at 1751 Dauphin Street and are a three-person […]
New 5 Star Client Review on Google
We just received this new 5 star client review on Google: I went through a long and difficult contested divorce with no minor children. Alison and her team were so good at advising me throughout the process. They were patient and understanding with any issue I had. If I had questions or concerns, Alison was […]
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 […]