The New Year is the time where most people assess where their life is and what direction they want to move in going forward. You’ve successfully survived the holidays, and now you’re looking at a vast landscape of time and wondering what you should make out of it. For many couples, this is the time that they decide to get a divorce. Divorce is a long and complicated process. It is not something to be taken Read More

Most parents' first thought in a divorce is not about them, but about their children. How a child can be emotionally affected by a divorce is a major concern for all parents, especially those who were children of divorce themselves. Some couples even “stay together for the kids” - until the kids are all out of the house or in college, and then they move forward with their divorce. When it comes to adult children, Read More

Bicycles have been a popular transportation option since 1817. They’re a healthier option for the environment and personal health. They’re beloved by children, many of whose first real achievement is learning how to ride one. In the middle of a pandemic, they are a safer big city travel method than public transportation. In a troubling statistic, however, almost a thousand bicyclists are killed in traffic collisions Read More

The crime of DUI, or driving under the influence, is serious enough (even for first-time offenders). Those who are convicted of DUI for the first time face up to a year in jail for the offense in addition to a fine of up to $2,100. On top of the criminal penalties, drivers will face a temporary driver’s license suspension and be forced to attend a substance abuse program.  The charges could be enhanced and the Read More

Money issues, general incompatibility, and infidelity. Those are three of the most common reasons for divorce. The latter might hurt people’s emotions the most, as finding out that your spouse has cheated on you could come out of the blue. Other times, non-adulterous spouses receive clues over a long period of time, resulting in a growing suspicion.  Regardless of how you found out your spouse was unfaithful, we Read More

Being arrested on domestic violence charges or learning that you’re the subject of a protection order might come as a complete surprise to you. Or, you might have been prepared for the moment. Either way, domestic violence charges are certainly nothing to brush off or minimize; a conviction for domestic violence can trigger mandatory minimum jail sentences, fines, and prolonged restrictions on certain Read More

It’s somewhat amazing how quickly ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft permeated routine life in Alabama. After starting out in the state’s largest cities, the service is now available statewide. Part of the delay in allowing the services to operate from the Tennessee line all the way down to the white sands at the Gulf were the well-intentioned efforts to ensure that drivers and passengers were protected in the Read More

It’s a sight no one wants to see on a Friday or Saturday night: your rearview mirror fills with the sight of flashing blue lights. You were confident enough that you could drive home safely, but that risk looks like it might not pay off. After you pull over and briefly interact with the officer, he asks you to step outside your car. You know that you might have to eventually blow into a breathalyzer. The field Read More

Times are understandably difficult for so many Alabamians right now, and, as a result, many who owe child support to an ex-partner may have extreme difficulties satisfying these payments. Unfortunately, the pandemic has not been recognized as an acceptable reason for non-custodial parents to be missing child support payments. If you or your ex-spouse has fallen behind on child support payments, there are a variety of Read More

There is absolutely no question that the most important consideration of any divorce is the issue of child custody (and, to a somewhat lesser extent, child support). Your children are your greatest assets, and the thought of not having them around at all times can certainly be stressful and frightening.  If at all possible, you should try to come to an agreement with your soon-to-be-ex regarding custody of your Read More