by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Apr 11, 2018 | Alabama, Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized
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,... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Nov 2, 2016 | Family, Finances, Uncategorized
A lot of us resolve to get more organized for the New Year. Below is a great article I found on lawyers.com with helpful tips on getting your legal and financial business in order for the new year. I especially like the tips at number 3 through 5, as I have found that... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Oct 25, 2016 | Children, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Mobile, Uncategorized
Child abuse and neglect is rampant, and we all have a duty to protect children. The US Department of Health and Human Services has published the following list to aid the public in recognizing signs of abuse and neglect in children: The Child 1. Shows sudden changes... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Sep 26, 2016 | Alabama, Children, Custody, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Uncategorized
After going through a divorce or re-marriage, many changes can take place. Making things work for a new blended family does come with tests, but they do not have to be difficult. With the holiday closing in a blended family may run into a few challenges. These... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Sep 26, 2016 | Alabama, Child Support, Children, Custody, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Uncategorized, Visitation
When it comes to getting a divorce not everything has to be a knock-down, drawn-out affair for both parties. Divorce mediation can help avoid court and resolve numerous questions. Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods of alternative dispute resolution... 
by Alison Baxter Herlihy | Sep 11, 2016 | Alabama, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Finances, Legal Advice, Mobile, Significant Decisions, Uncategorized
Divorce and the Family Business: What happens to the Family Business when you get divorced? The business you and your spouse co-founded and run together is thriving. Your marriage? That’s another matter. Many people put off filing in situations like this because...