Is Mediation Right for Me? What Are the Pros and Cons?
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…
DIY Divorce: Why You Should Think Twice About Filing Without an Attorney’s Help
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…
The Dos and Don’ts of Summertime Child Custody
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 Child Custody and Visitation Schedules
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…
Leigh Daniel Published On Elephant Journal: Divorce for Optimists
Recently, Leigh Daniel was published on the Elephant Journal for her article “Divorce for Optimists.” In this article, she discusses how divorce can actually be refreshing and allow people to find themselves again. Whether they were in an abusive relationship, feeling unloved, or just not happy, this is a fresh…
Choosing Between Mediation and Litigation for Your Divorce
Divorce does not always have to be an adversarial process. Mediation is one alternative to litigation that can allow some couples to create a divorce agreement by working together instead of against each other. If you are considering divorce in the greater Huntsville area, you may want to explore whether…
The Cheap Uncontested Divorce
Tips for a Cheap Divorce in Alabama Concerned about what your divorce may cost you and your son-to-be former spouse? Review the tips below for valuable information on how to keep your divorce as cost efficient as possible. Come to an agreement on the terms before you have the papers…
Father’s Rights and Custody
Representing Father’s in Custody Battles I’ve represented a lot of men in custody and divorce cases. Fathers often want (and deserve) sole or joint custody of their children. A problem arises, though, if they’ve been the primary breadwinner, allowing the mother to stay at home with the children. There are…
Leigh Daniel – As Featured in Forbes
Positivity in the Workplace with Leigh Daniel “Leigh Daniel is a leading family attorney who tripled her gross income to the seven-figure mark by promoting a positive, peaceful approach to divorce. Since she began practicing law in 1994, Daniel, founder of Leigh Daniel Family Law in Huntsville, Alabama, has worked on…
What Are the Options for Child Custody in Huntsville?
People have many different concerns when they are dealing with a divorce in Alabama, but few areas are as important to parents as custody of children. Both parents involved in a divorce naturally will have strong feelings about their custody rights. Disputes could lead to lengthy court battles. In the…
