Same-Sex Couples and Adoption in Alabama: A Guide
Adoption in the state of Alabama occurs when an adult legally obtains all the parental rights and responsibilities to a child under the age of 19. While Alabama’s state laws do not expressly recognize same-sex marriages, The Supreme Court’s ruling in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges formally legalized same-sex marriage and this ruling extends […]
Stepparent Adoption in Alabama: What You Need to Know
Stepparents can play a very important role in their stepchild’s life. As families grow and change, there may come a time when you decide you want to “blend” your family and make things official by adopting your spouse’s child. There are many benefits to adopting a stepchild, such as growing the relationship with your stepchild, […]
Family, Criminal, Estate & More: Different Types of Law
Family, criminal, estate, oh my! There are many different types of law, and Hankey Law Firm specializes in a few of them. Depending on what kind of case you have, your legal needs may fall within any one of a variety of classifications. Not sure what sector of law you should be looking for an […]
What You Need to Know About Adult Adoption in Alabama
Traditionally, in Alabama, an adoption occurs when an adult obtains all of the legal rights and responsibilities of parenthood for a child under the age of 19. However, there is a practice in Alabama called adult adoption, wherein an adult, who is at least ten years older, adopts another adult as their child. While the […]