Divorce is as much of an emotional process as it is a legal one, especially for parents. Despite this, many parents in Alabama work together to create child custody agreements that center around their children’s best interest. Unfortunately, not all parents are so...
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Dealing with child custody as a father
The American Psychological Association anticipates that approximately 40 or 50% of all marriages will ultimately end in divorce. While every divorce in Alabama is unique, it is often women who end up formally starting the process. Regardless of who actually files for...
Avoid these child custody mistakes
Successfully parenting with an ex-spouse can be tricky, especially when a couple did not necessarily end things on good terms. While most parents in Alabama certainly do their best to manage things like child custody and support regardless of what happened during...
Can I stop paying support to bargain for child custody?
Spending quality time with children is important, but some parents feel as if they no longer get that opportunity after divorce. Whether sharing child custody 50/50 or working on a visitation schedule, it can easily feel as if time with kids is always at a premium....
You can get grandparent visitation in Alabama
There are few things more precious in life than spending time with your grandchildren. Unfortunately, life can be complicated, and there may be factors preventing you from seeing your grandchildren. Depending on the situation, you might want to explore your options...
Joint custody is good for parents too
The idea of what is best for children of divorced parents has been changing. In the not-too-distant past, many family law judges believed that awarding mothers primary custody was the best thing for everyone involved. While some people in Alabama might still hold on...
Can fathers get child custody in Alabama?
Divorce can be a scary time for fathers. Maybe you have heard that it is impossible for dads to get child custody in Alabama, or that mothers always get to make the final decision regarding child rearing. Neither of these myths are true, and as a father you have an...
Considering both physical and legal child custody
While everyone will have their own unique priorities during divorce, most parents share a primary concern during this process -- their children. Prioritizing a child during divorce means giving careful time and attention to determining child custody, which should...
The difference between legal and physical child custody
While there are many different areas of concern during divorce, parents often have a main priority -- their children. Sorting out child custody is not always easy though, and for many parents it can even be confusing. Part of the confusion may stem from different...
What is joint custody?
Parents all across Alabama usually share the same top priority during divorce -- their children. Moms and dads alike focus carefully on things like child custody and support, basing their decisions on what is in their children’s best interests. But since every family...