Category Archives: Child Custody
When Teenagers Have A Say: How Alabama Courts Weigh A Teen’s Voice In Custody Cases
When a marriage involving teenage children ends, does the teenager get a vote in where they live? It’s one of the questions we hear most often from parents facing a custody dispute, and the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. As Birmingham child custody attorneys, we’re often asked how much… Read More »
How Do Alabama Courts Handle Custody When Parents Were Never Married?
For unmarried parents in the Birmingham area, questions about custody can feel more complicated than they need to be. Why does it matter whether parents were married when the child was born? What happens if the father’s name is on the birth certificate but there is no court order? Our Birmingham child custody attorneys… Read More »
Can A Child Choose Which Parent To Live With In Alabama?
If you’re going through a divorce or custody dispute in Birmingham, you’ve probably wondered: does my child get a say in where they live? It’s one of the most common questions parents ask, and it’s completely understandable. When your child is caught in the middle of a difficult situation, the last thing you want… Read More »
What Evidence Helps In Alabama Child Custody Cases?
If you are going through a child custody matter in Birmingham, you may be wondering what actually influences a judge’s decision. Alabama courts focus on the “best interests of the child” standard. To be sure, Alabama law emphasizes the child’s well-being over everything else. But what does that really mean for your situation? It… Read More »
How Domestic Violence Allegations Affect Custody Cases In Alabama
If you are going through a custody dispute in Alabama and domestic violence is part of the picture, you probably have a lot of questions. What will the court consider? How much does an allegation change things? Will it affect visitation too? These are understandably stressful things to think about, and understanding how Alabama… Read More »
How Do The Family Courts Handle Breakups Of Unmarried Couples?
With enough alcohol and enough anonymity, some people will tell you that the reason they have never gotten married is because, if you are not married, you cannot get divorced. Some of them saw their parents go through horrible divorces and did not want to repeat the experience; this is unsurprising. What is more… Read More »
What If Your Ex-Spouse Tries To Use It Against You Every Time You Have A Bad Day?
If a child or teen asks to have a social media account, you might be able to discourage them by reminding them that, on social media, everyone judges you about everything. No one is perfect, but when you don’t post your entire life online, your imperfections are less visible for everyone to publicly comment… Read More »
Should You Buy Duplicates Of Children’s Belongings For Successful Co-Parenting?
Having to move constantly between two parents’ houses is stressful for children; at worst, it can make them feel like nowhere is really their home, as much as their parents might insist otherwise. At worst, it can turn into the parents competing with each other to create a home environment that is superficially more… Read More »
Is Alternating Weeks Of Parenting Time Financially Sustainable?
Many families sign parenting plans with alternating weeks, but most of them modify them to a different co-parenting schedule at some point before the children reach adulthood. Parents usually commit to this co-parenting schedule on their initiative, rather than a judge choosing it. It is one of the surest ways to ensure that the… Read More »
Parental Alienation In Alabama Family Law Cases
If you are going through a divorce or have separated from a partner with whom you have children, the worst of the dark fears that flood your mind during the moments when you are alone is that you will lose contact with your children. It is probably an unfounded fear; the parents and children… Read More »