Custody and Co-Parenting
Do you know the meanings behind the different types of custody or what is meant by co-parenting? Do you know how a lawyer can help? When going through a divorce or separation, all parties involved go through a hard time, but it is often the children that suffer the most. Sometimes the adults are so […]
The Differences Between Legal and Physical Custody in Alabama
As divorcing parents start the separation process, they need to prioritize the well-being of their children. Alabama judges have broad discretion in granting custodial rights to parents, allowing them to award legal and physical custody to one or both parents. These custody orders can be temporary or permanent, depending on the situation. Learn about the […]
An Unmarried Father’s Parental Rights in Alabama
More and more babies are born to unmarried parents every year. Alabama ranks 5th in the nation for babies born to unmarried parents, at 48.4% in 2020. This number is on the rise as familial norms are shifting away from the traditional notion that babies shouldn’t be born out of wedlock. With that being said, […]
How to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody in Alabama
Custody disputes are, without a doubt, the hardest part of a divorce or split. Every parent wants to have time with their child and be a deciding factor in the big decisions of their child’s life. While no parent is perfect and every parent makes mistakes, in terms of deciding custody, there are specific factors […]
Alabama State Representative Kenneth Paschal Seeks to Protect Parental Rights
As of the 12th of January, Alabama State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has pre-filed a bill which he claims will secure parental rights as “fundamental.” Parental rights are currently considered “ordinary rights” in the state of Alabama. If this bill is passed and parental rights are deemed “fundamental rights”, the state government would need to […]