When can I hold back rent ?

Unfortunately, withholding of rent is never allowed under Alabama law. You have the option to provide a fourteen day notice and break your lease,...

Is it legal to have power turned off at rental property after serving a 30 day notice. When power is on in tenants name ?

No. The unlawful detainer lawsuit is the sole legal method of eviction in the state of Alabama. A utility shutoff is considered a constructive...

I have 2 children. The mom and I have never married. If i sign my rights away, will i still have to pay child support.

Generally, yes. Terminating your parental rights does not terminate the obligation to pay child support. It almost certainly will not eliminate any...

How do find out who had custody of a child online?

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to do this online. Alabama does have an online state court database - Alacourt - which you can pay to use at...

The vast majority of judges I’ve encountered will drug test both spouses if either spouse requests a drug test. Whether this is a urine, hair...

Can a landlord evict me if I'm not a month behind in rent?

Yes, they can. This is a common misconception for Alabama landlords and tenants. It works like this: once you are in default for nonpayment,...

If you are served with an eviction (unlawful detainer), you have seven calendar days to file an answer with the district court clerk. Once you file...

What legal recourse does a person have when you file complete Bankruptcy and 4 years later you discover there is a judgement?

A common misconception is that a bankruptcy seals a debt collection court record, making it like the lawsuit or judgment never happened. This is...

My lease ended and I moved out of state. My landlord never returned my deposit or a list of deductions and has ceased contact.

Section 35-9A-201 of the Code of Alabama allows your landlord 60 days after the termination of your tenancy to return your deposit and/or provide...

If you are facing eviction for so-called "behavioral issues", your landlord must give you a fourteen day notice with the opportunity to cure the...