When child custody orders are put in place as a couple separates or divorces in a contentious fashion, courts consider the best interests of the child. They also try to give both parents the opportunity to remain in their child’s life unless the child’s best interests...
Divorce is a social issue that affects people everywhere, but it is of particular concern in Alabama. Overall, Alabama has higher divorce rates than much of the rest of the country. Researchers regularly assess national and statewide divorce trends, from which...
Police departments all over the country – including here in Alabama – are experiencing an unprecedented staffing problem. They can’t get enough applicants, and retaining those recruits they are able to get has become increasingly difficult. The International...
It’s pretty common to hear inaccurate statistics about divorce in the United States. For example, people will often say that the divorce rate is 50%, or that one out of every two marriages end in divorce. It’s important to push back against some of these inaccuracies...
There are countless reasons why a police officer might suspect you of a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction. Alabama police officers tend to scrutinize everyone involved in a collision, as well as those who drive in an unusual manner. Those who swerve all...
With around 20 million drivers pulled over annually across the United States each year, most people, at one time or another, will get pulled over by the police. What happens when they get pulled over will depend on what they do and how they approach the situation....
If you go through a divorce and get a final order, you might think that there’s no reason you’ll ever return to court. That’s not necessarily true, though, because you may need to modify the orders in the future. Modifications are typically used when major changes...
There are many different reasons that cause people to get divorces, but there are a few that come up time and time again. Issues like not having emotional or physical intimacy, problems with money and others may put your marriage on the edge. Is it time to divorce?...
When the police arrest you and the courts charge you with a crime, you have the right to defend yourself. In theory, you can represent yourself if you want to fight back against the charges, but doing so might put you at a disadvantage. Hiring a criminal defense...
We currently live in a do-it-yourself (DIY) era. Most people think that they can perform a Google search or watch a YouTube video and find out how to do just about anything. They tend to maintain that same mentality when approaching divorce or other family law...