How to file for divorce
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 years of experience and helped thousands successfully file for divorce. […]
What is Mediation?
https://youtu.be/KZ2in50ljdE What is Mediation? Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution where a third party neutral, typically a lawyer, facilitates a settlement agreement in your case. Mediation is confidential and mediators are impartial. The mediator does not “decide” or “rule” on the outcome; the mediator’s role is assisting in identifying issues, facilitating communication, focusing […]
Talking With Your Children About Divorce
Divorce can be a difficult situation for all parties involved, especially the children. Many children are confused about the situation and do not understand why their parents are separating. Although this can be difficult, talking with children is a crucial part of the puzzle when you are dealing with a divorce. Parents often put off […]
Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Divorce Stress
Divorce brings with it many negative emotions. Many of these emotions usually cause stress that will interfere in our ability to function from day to day. Research says that the biggest favor you can do yourself is to learn how to relax. You just need to let go of the stress and let everything fall into place. Focus more […]
I’m Going Through a Divorce: Should I Keep the House?
As we all know, one of the biggest issues in a divorce is the family home. It all starts to get messy when the decisions of what will happen to it and who is going to live in it become a concern for the parties. Typically, parties go from having two incomes to contribute to […]
Age-by-Age Guide to What Children Understand About Divorce
This is a great article I found on Parents.com on how to discuss and ease the transition of divorce for children of various developmental stages: Birth to 18 Months Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child’s world — and from his perspective, a loss of family. When told of the news, […]
Alison Baxter Herlihy Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates
Alison Baxter Herlihy has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Lawyers in Alabama by the American Society of Legal Advocates. ASLA is an invitation-only legal organization comprised of the nation’s most skilled lawyers. Its mission is to identify and help promote only the most outstanding legal talent in the […]
Breaking News: Ex Parte Bayliss Overturned by Alabama Supreme Court
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 to college expenses for their children after they reach the age […]
Testimonial from a Recent Divorce & Custody Client
Below is a testimonial which I received from a client, whom I recently represented on a divorce and custody case. This is posted anonymously and with the client’s permission, of course! After 2 years of an increasing decline in communication between my wife and I, it became clear to me that a divorce was inevitable. […]