Alabama Family Law Blog
Covers family law issues including alimony, child custody, divorce, domestic violence, grandparent visitation, and related legislation.
Author: Michael Sherman is managing partner at Sherman & Jeffries in Mobile, Ala. He also authors Lawyer Profit Systems.
Blawg Related Categories: Family Law • Solos/Small Firms • States • Alabama
Recent Posts from Alabama Family Law Blog
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Women, Money & Divorce
I recently came across an article in the internet by Samantha Change, the Executive Editor of theimproper.com. The article discussed the financial hardship that women in particular have as a result of divorce. One…
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Illegal Wiretapping in Hollywood Divorces
I recently came across a story in the International Herald Tribune story which described how an ex-wife of health company mogul, Mark Hughes, testified that she hired Anthony Pellicano, a private investigator, during the…
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Divorce in the Military
According to a report from the Pentagon, the rate of divorce among members of the armed forces held steady in 2007, at 3.3 percent. Considering that marriages can be under considerable stress due to…
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The Style of Your Divoce Lawyer: The Lamb, the Pit Bull, and the Fox
I am frequently asked by prospective divorce clients if I will be aggressive... or a pit bull... or a shark. They phrase it differently. But, many folks facing divorce think that what they need…
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Teens Not as Close to Fathers After Divorce
Teenagers often try to distance themselves from parents; however, after a divorce, the split between a father and his children can be much wider. Researchers at Penn State University recently conducted a study in…
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Protect your credit in the event of divorce
If you are facing divorce this, you need to take care to protect your credit. Most people don't know that court decrees assigning payment responsibilities for joint loans are not honored by lenders. This…
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Custody and Welfare of Children
When a couple goes through a divorce, one of the most important things to consider should be their minor children's welfare, which includes the issues of custody and visitation. However, children too often become…
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Online game causes divorce!
World of Warcraft is a best-selling online role-playing game. It boasts over ten million subscribers; however it has apparently also left an increasing number of real life casualties in its wake, including a woman…
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Discovering Hidden Assets
In your divorce case, you may hear your lawyer talk about the "discovery process." Discovery is essentially the legal process by which lawyers can obtain information necessary for your case (such as assets, debts,…
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5 Common Finanical Mistakes in Divorce
I recently came across this article from the USA Today which set out Five Common Financial Mistakes Made in Divorce. Here is a summary of their points: 1. Trying to keep the house no…