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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 […]

Find yourself in a sticky situation with a DUI? You need a DUI lawyer. Whether it is your first offense or you’ve been here before, whether you were barely over the legal limit or you had far too many drinks before getting behind the wheel, whatever your circumstances are, they do not have to determine […]

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 […]

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 […]

When most people think of a marriage, they picture a traditional wedding at a religious institution or a wedding venue, but that isn’t the only way people can get legally married. Options exist such as a less-formal courthouse marriage, or even elopement. However, there is a phenomenon called a common-law marriage, where a couple can […]