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, […]
What You Should Know About Military Divorces
Military life is hard on those who are deployed—and their families—and it’s an unfortunate reality that marriages between military members are more likely to end in divorce. Military divorces are common, but they are also complex, especially for members deployed overseas. Here, we’ll give military members and their spouses a better understanding of the dissolution […]
5 Signs to Update Your Estate Plan
Your estate plan determines how your legacy will be carried out. Regardless of how carefully composed, your estate plan still needs maintenance and regular updates as your assets, family, goals, and values grow and change. Having an outdated estate plan makes it much harder to honor your wishes during the probate process, so it is […]
Questions You Should Ask a Family Law Attorney During the Initial Consultation
More than 600,000 couples in the United States end their marriages each year. Though going through a divorce can certainly make you feel alone, rest assured, you’re not. Of course, knowing others are facing similar struggles doesn’t make the situation any less frightening and confusing, does it? Working with a Cullman family law attorney can […]