Step-father adoption

Adoptions are a very technical area of the law and the adoption statutes must be strictly followed. I strongly suggest that you talk with an...

In general, a grandparent cannot override the decisions of a parent regarding the parent’s child. However, if a grandparent can prove that a...

Is it legal for divorced couple to meet and resolve "no contact" order concerning children?

I strongly suggest that you talk with a local family law attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation. Since a judge issued the no contact...

How can I get the alimony owed to me by ex husband who refuses to pay?

The only way you can "force" him to pay is to file a petition for contempt (Rule Nisi). The petition should be filed in the county where the...

Can I claim child support on my income tax

Sorry, child support is not tax-deductible. The parent who pays child support cannot take a deduction for child support payments and the parent who...

AL divorced < 1 year. contract agreed, but no asset/liability provided by other partner. Is contract legal as provision rqrs?

I assume by the term “contract” you are referring to a settlement agreement that was incorporated into the final decree of divorce. If that is the...

My husband and I want to move less than a mile away from where we currently live. Are we required to give notice to the mom

Alabama law requires each party in a divorce action who has either custody of or, the right of visitation with, a child to notify other parties who...

Ok, not happy about admitting this, dumb decision. And yes I have guilt. I am the mistress well x now.

Alabama has abolished the tort of alienation of affection so there is probably no basis for you to be sued. However, as stated by Mr. Ferguson,...

What should we do about having two wills during a divorce proceeding?

A will can be revoked at any time. A common way is to simply destroy the original, signed document. An equally effective manner to revoke a will...

Can I withhold visitation from non-custodial parent who has girlfriends stay the night on his weekends with our daughter?

You must follow any and all court orders that are in place. However, if the father does not have any court ordered visitation, you can allow as...