There may come a point, years after you and your ex-spouse finalized your divorce, that a life change may warrant a second look at the terms of the original divorce agreement. One of the aspects of the agreement that may need to be altered is the order of child support payments. Often, a job or career change gives rise to the need to petition for what’s called a “modification” of child support.  Requirements Read More

When it comes to personal injuries, few things are as serious as the potential for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is considered any incident that causes temporary or permanent disruption of brain function. Fortunately, concussions, which are classified as mild TBIs, make up the majority (roughly 75 percent) of all TBIs suffered annually. Still, severe concussions can cause loss of consciousness and take weeks Read More

In 2012, Tracy’s Law was codified in the Alabama Criminal Code that gave definition to new stalking laws. Named after a Huntsville nurse who was murdered by her boyfriend in 1999, the new statutes designate certain behaviors that were previously deemed as merely annoying or intrusive as stalking crimes. Whereas before there was simply stalking and aggravated stalking crimes, there are now separate tiers of each of Read More

Just as division of material assets is often a contentious issue during a divorce, so is distribution of marital debt. To understand how marital debt is generally handled in Alabama, you must understand that Alabama is an equitable-distribution state. Essentially, this means that judges in divorce cases are not under any statutory burden to divide marital property evenly (50/50) as is the case with community-property Read More

Entrapment is not a criminal charge, but rather a defense that can be used by defendants during a criminal trial against the government prosecution. Commonly associated with entrapment are sting operations and undercover officers. In these situations, police officers and government agents are allowed to provide individuals with opportunities to commit a crime, but not induce them to commit a crime.  Federal Read More

There are countless sobering statistics that illustrate the rampant problem of domestic violence. Every nine seconds a woman is physically beaten. One in four women will experience domestic violence sometime during their life. Around half of men who commit domestic violence against their partner also abuse children. Whereas a woman with visible bruises will get some worried glances, there are many other signs of Read More

Sometimes a crime may only involve one perpetrator. However, in many serious crimes, there will be multiple parties that contribute to pulling off the offense. A principal in a crime is the one who pulls the trigger in a murder, brandishes a knife during a bank robbery, or commits the actual criminal act.  Two other common designations for people involved in crimes are accomplices and accessories. Sometimes, Read More

One of the most important and often contentious aspects of a divorce is dividing up assets. Alabama is an equitable distribution state, which means that the courts will attempt to split assets up based on what they believe to be fair. Before they can begin this process, however, they will need to determine what assets are community property, and what is separate property. Understanding the difference between these Read More

Understanding Search Warrants One of the fundamental rights of those living in Alabama, or anywhere in the United States, is that of private property. Nobody has the right to search through your property without your permission. Even the police are generally prohibited from this type of action unless they get a search warrant first. Understanding what a search warrant is and when they are required will help you Read More

If you have been injured in some type of accident, you likely want to know if you will have a strong personal injury lawsuit on your hands. There are many factors that will go into determining the validity of a case, but in many cases, none are more important than determining if the other party involved was negligent in their actions. Understanding what negligence is, and how it can apply to your case, will help to Read More