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June 21, 2018
Think you know your rights to leave? Think again. Many Americans take advantage of protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) each year, but […]
June 20, 2018
You may have heard the terms “conservatorship” and “guardianship” used somewhat interchangeably. While similar, there are important differences between these ideas. A court sometimes has to […]
June 15, 2018
For anyone considering hiring a Birmingham divorce lawyer, there are a handful of things you should know. Alabama family law is complex, and nothing compares to […]
June 10, 2018
Every year, thousands of Americans file and succeed in claims against their employers for discrimination, including pregnancy discrimination, age and gender discrimination, racial discrimination, sexual harassment, […]
June 6, 2018
Most people by now realize that it is important to have certain legal documents in place in the event of an emergency or life event. Powers […]
June 2, 2018
When a person dies leaving a large estate, it can be a bittersweet time for heirs. On one hand, there is the sadness of losing a […]
May 8, 2018
Earlier last year, the Alabama legislature changed the rules for alimony. Before the changes, Alabama family court judges would routinely review petitions for alimony and award […]
May 2, 2018
When people hear the term “trust fund,” they usually think of the super-wealthy, but trusts are not just for those with incredibly high-asset estates. Many middle-class […]
April 28, 2018
Until recently, Alabama courts were unable to force parties to divide retirement benefits in a divorce unless the parties had been married for at least 10 […]
April 20, 2018
There are plenty of things to disagree about in a divorce case. Who gets the kids on major holidays? Where are we meeting to make the […]
April 3, 2018
One of the primary concerns people have as they age is protecting their children, grandchildren, and other people they love. This can be complicated when an […]
April 3, 2018
Not all estate planning is about wealth building. In fact, these days most Americans are less concerned about what happens if they die, but rather, they […]