Determining child custody and visitation (often called "parenting time") is arguably the most sensitive and critical part of any family law case. In Alabama, courts prioritize the child’s stability and well-being above all else, using a specific legal benchmark to guide every decision. ⚖️ The Paramount Standard: Best...
The purpose of all these rules and procedures is to ensure that the financial needs of the child remain paramount.
For many people, the divorce process in Alabama brings immediate concerns about alimony. Also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, alimony is a court-ordered financial payment from one spouse to the other. Its purpose is to mitigate economic imbalance following a divorce, allowing the financially dependent spouse a period...
In the state of Alabama, every decision concerning a minor child’s living arrangements and upbringing is governed by a single, unwavering principle: the “best interests of the child.”
Family law in Alabama is broad, covering everything from the joyous start of a marriage to the difficult decisions of a divorce, and the profound journey of adoption.
