How To Get Divorced Without People Finding Out
If you are considering divorce, you are probably wondering how to get divorced without people finding out. The short answer is: you can’t. Divorce impacts more than just you and your spouse. It is inevitable that your friends and family will find out; more than likely your co-workers will find out; and if you have children, the people at […]
Five Star Review on Google
We just received another Five Star Client review on Google from a recent divorce client: Alison is what’s known as a “SME” (Subject Matter Expert) in military terms. If you are Honest, Respectful and follow her sage guidance, you will prevail in court. She is worth EVERY penny. Do your part, and she will definitely […]
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 […]
10 critical pieces of paperwork you need to file divorce
A lot of divorce clients ask me, what documents do I need to get together? Here is a list of some of the most important documents you will need: Complete income tax returns, W2s, and other like documents for the last 3 years. Year-to-date income information (such as pay stubs) for yourself and your spouse. Statements for […]
Upcoming Changes in Alimony and Taxation
Under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), alimony will no longer be tax-deductible effective January 2019. Currently, alimony or spousal support payments are deductible to the payer and taxable to the payee. This applies to all current divorce or support orders and any that are signed through December 31, 2018. Effective January 1, […]
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 […]
4 Tips for Communicating with a High Conflict Person
4 Tips for Communicating with a High Conflict Person First of all, what is a high conflict person (HCP)? This term often refers to individuals who have diagnosable personality disorders, but divorce and custody litigation are times of high stress that can lead even healthy individuals to be on their worst behavior. HCP is characterized […]
Co-Parenting Strategies
Co-Parenting Strategies As Guardian Ad Litem, most of my child clients say they want to see both of their parents as much as they can.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SFpYw6pV2I