Author: Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law

Leigh Daniel and her team value transparency. We know we’ve likely been in your Facebook feed with Facebook Live videos, hosting conversations, etc. because we know that now is not a time to stay silent. Black Lives Matter The racially charged events happening throughout the country deeply affect all of…

Preparing for divorce involves more than filing a complaint with the court, or even just hiring an attorney. There are legal, emotional, parental, and financial aspects to attend to when deciding to end your marriage. For stay-at-home parents, divorce presents unique financial issues, especially if you are completely financially dependent…

You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Leigh Daniel Family…

If you’ve decided to file for divorce, or if your spouse has served you with divorce papers, it is crucial to hire an attorney you can trust to help protect your interests. There is a lot to think about when choosing the right attorney to represent you. Some people wonder…

Deciding how and when to tell your partner that you want a divorce is extremely difficult. Everyone’s situation is unique when it comes to divorce. You and your partner may have been discussing divorce for some time, or it may come as a complete surprise to your partner. Whatever the…

Life is constantly changing in ways we might never have expected. Sometimes divorce is one of those life-altering moments. Don’t rush into the process unprepared. Take the time to think about your situation and beware of some of the most common mistakes people make before jumping into divorce. Here are…

Mediation is a common form of alternative dispute resolution that allows people to privately work out legal agreements to certain contested issues. Mediation can work very well in divorce cases when both spouses are willing to compromise on disputes. Mediation is not necessarily for all people, and you should try…

Getting a divorce is like ripping off a bandage – it’s painful no matter what, and you want to get it over as quickly as possible. Some couples try to rush the process and settle the divorce on their own, but oftentimes, this can lead to devastating consequences when a…

With school out of session, summer provides great opportunities for parents to enjoy more time with their children. Understandably, for divorced parents, this time can also present challenges and conflicts as they seek to spend as much quality time with their kids as possible while sticking to child custody guidelines…

Summer break often presents challenges when it comes to child custody and visitation for divorced parents and their kids. In Alabama, the courts encourage parents to work together to create a schedule that gives both parents frequent contact with the child or children. Because schedules that work during the school…