Parenting is one of the hardest jobs most people will ever take on. That job can get a lot more complicated after divorce, especially when you are trying to effectively co-parent with an ex-spouse. Luckily, there are things that both you and your child’s other parent...
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Establishing grandparents’ rights in Alabama
There are few greater joys in life than spending time with a grandchild. Not all grandparents get the opportunity to forge those special bonds though, and it often feels impossible to circumvent parents’ choices when they are shut out from their grandchildren’s lives....
Dads deserve better when it comes to child custody
Dads really do a lot these days, including caregiving tasks that used to mostly fall to moms. Unfortunately, this does not mean much when it comes to child custody. Fathers in Alabama still face an uphill battle when trying to show that spending more time with their...
Identify custody interference before it hurts your child
A lot of time and effort goes into creating a custody agreement that focuses on a child’s best interests. When a parent refuses to stick to that custody agreement, he or she is not only violating the agreement, but also making things much harder for the child. This is...
What you should know about child custody in Alabama
Divorce is rarely easy, but it can be especially difficult when kids are involved. Parents have to balance their children’s needs with the emotional and time-consuming divorce process. But even if it might be difficult, it is essential that Alabama parents prioritize...
Alabama law could open the door to shared parenting
Alabama runs in the middle of the pack when it comes to allowing shared parenting, which may be enough of a foundation to make sure your children are looking at a brighter future. The National Parents Organization (NPO) awarded Alabama a C- when looking at support for...
When can a grandparent receive custody of a grandchild?
Grandparents are often important figures in their grandchildren’s lives. In some cases, a grandparent’s role might be even more essential when they seek custody of their grandchild. Although it can be a difficult battle when a grandparent fights for custody, it’s not...
How different fault divorces impact the custody proceedings
Alabama offers couples the chance to file for a “fault divorce.” This means that one of the spouses must prove their future ex was at fault for the breakdown of their marriage. Some people think that going through with the process isn’t worth it since a standard...