Category: Child Custody

What Is Child Custody and How Is It Determined? One of the questions that comes up frequently in divorce cases is about custody. The award of custody has become more and more confusing as our legislature makes changes and case law changes to support more forms of custody. Below is…

1 – Be reasonable when it comes to child custody visitation schedules. You may be the one asking for flexibility the next time and need the favor returned. 2 – Send receipts for medical bills. Send them with both the statement of what was done and the charge and proof…

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…

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…

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…

Yes! I’ve represented many clients over the years who have been awarded custody of their child. Winning Custody as the Father In one such case my client had only dated the Mother for a few months. She became pregnant and he stayed as active in the pregnancy as she would…

The holidays are often thought of as a time to be with family, but that central dynamic changes when a couple is divorcing or has separated. When a couple has a child, the holidays can be especially stressful. Custody during holidays is usually worked out in most custody agreements relating…

Divorce is difficult for all parties involved. This means that it is essential that all parties take into consideration emotional health. With this in mind, we offer insights into children and how to help them through the divorce process as well as your own emotional health. 5 Tips to Nurture…

With the arrival of the holiday season, there can be mixed emotions, whether it is a happy and jovial time for those spending time with their friends and families,  or a difficult time for those going through or after a divorce. It is no surprise that a divorce is a…