Spot the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse: 6 Red Flags to Watch For

Having a loved one live in a nursing home can be a great way to ensure they get the care they need. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes, or nursing home employees, have the best interest of their residents at heart. Nursing home abuse and neglect can be intentional, or the result of things like understaffing and poor training. Whatever the cause, it is important that you know what to look for so you can react Read More

How a DUI Conviction in Alabama Can Impact the Rest of Your Life

If you or a loved one has been pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence, you need to understand just how serious this charge can be. Being found guilty of a DUI can have very severe implications on both your personal and your professional life for many years to come. Understanding just how big of an impact this type of thing can have is very important when deciding how to best proceed. Financial Read More

Thinking About Divorce? 5 Steps to Prepare Yourself Financially

When you get to the point in a marriage where it becomes clear that a divorce is imminent, or at least very likely, it will be quite emotional. There will be many things that you need to do in order to get ready for a divorce, and one of the most important is prepare financially. Not only is divorce an expensive process, but you also have to start preparing for when the finances that were once together in the Read More

8 Common Causes of Slip & Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries in an instant. One moment you’re just walking along, and the next you are flat on your back (or worse, in the hospital). While sometimes falling is unavoidable, other times the hazard that caused the fall is there due to the negligence of the property owner. When this is the case, you likely have cause to pursue legal action. Take a moment to learn about 8 of the Read More

Alabama Criminal Law: A Brief Overview of Expungement for Criminal Records

Having a criminal record of any type can be extremely detrimental to your future. It can make it difficult to get a job, get a loan, and can even impact your relationships with friends and family. In some cases, it may be possible to have a criminal record expunged, meaning it no longer shows up on your record for any legal reasons or for background checks. While it is quite difficult to qualify for an expungement, Read More

6 Key Factors Alabama Courts Consider in Child Custody Cases

Going through a divorce can be a difficult process, and when you have children to take into consideration, it can become even more complex. In the state of Alabama, child custody is never a cut and dry issue. Multiple factors can contribute to the decision about who gets custody, or if custody is shared equally. It’s generally the court’s preference that custody is shared between both parents, but with other factors Read More

Who Gets What?: The Division of Property in an Alabama Contested Divorce

If you are currently involved in a contested divorce in Alabama, you know firsthand the fear and uncertainty that can accompany the distribution of marital assets. Many parties are afraid that they will walk away from the divorce process with nothing, either because they did not bring a large amount of assets into the marriage, did not work outside the home during the marriage, or other financial concerns. Read More

Alabama Personal Injury Law: Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is a particularly complicated area of personal injury law. When medical malpractice occurs, individuals have a hard time continuing to work and sometimes even have difficulty accomplishing daily activities.Victims of medical malpractice in Alabama require the strength and skills of a strong personal injury lawyer who knows how to fight for the compensation they deserve. Victims of medical Read More

Don’t Provide Ammunition for Fictitious Domestic Abuse Accusations

Let us begin this blog by making one thing very clear: there is a very serious domestic abuse problem in the United States. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than 10 million women and men are victimized by some sort of domestic violence each year. It is a severe problem and steps must be taken to combat this epidemic. That said, false allegations of domestic abuse are sometimes Read More

New Alabama Grandparents’ Visitation Law Passes

Last month, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed into law new legislation intended to increase the legal visitation rights of grandparents in the state. Known as HB334, this bill was designed to better define the legal rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren in situations where the parents of the children may seek to prevent such interaction, and also to clear up lingering legal questions caused by Read More