Lawyers for Life's Transitions
May 20, 2020
If you have ever considered setting up a retirement account, then you have probably come across the term “annuity.” If you are over the age of […]
April 29, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it may feel like there are few aspects of your life that you can control, beyond hand washing and social distancing. However, […]
April 23, 2020
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), between 40 and 50% of all American marriages end in divorce. This is despite increased awareness of the challenges […]
April 19, 2020
This is probably one of the top three most commonly asked questions at employment and labor law offices. The concern is that a person may become […]
April 19, 2020
If you recently discovered that a loved one named you his or her personal representative, you may be dealing with some conflicting emotions. On one hand, […]
April 11, 2019
Technically no, your employer does not have to give you paid breaks, at least not in Alabama; but there is more to it than that. Like […]
March 19, 2019
If you live in Alabama and you have an aging parent or other relative, you likely are already aware of the many ways people attempt to […]
March 17, 2019
For those looking to get divorced in 2019, there are some changes to the law that you may want to keep in mind. Did you miss […]
March 16, 2019
If you have been named the executor of a will or you need to act as the representative of a decedent’s estate in Alabama, it is […]
March 15, 2019
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), women who suffer from sexual assault and harassment suffer from a […]
March 15, 2019
If you are an Alabama couple seeking to adopt, you may have heard that it is easier to become an adoptive parent if you begin as […]
March 8, 2019
If you have a relative who is severely disabled and can not work, you may worry about how that person would continue to receive the public […]
March 5, 2019
In recent years, so-called “open marriages” have gained increased popularity. This is especially true of millennials and younger couples who seek to avoid some of the […]
March 4, 2019
You did everything right. You had a power of attorney created for your aging loved one, and even had the loved one sign it. Everything was […]
February 27, 2019
In many marriages, especially those with children, one spouse often acts as the sole or primary breadwinner for the entire household. In these marriages, the stay-at-home […]
February 26, 2019
A woman was at work and her supervisor started making suggestive remarks that were clearly inappropriate. She told him to stop, but it did not end […]
February 6, 2019
For some people, making a will is an unpleasant task. Confronting one’s own mortality can make a lot of people uncomfortable, so once the task is […]
January 19, 2019
There was a 50% increase in the number of sexual harassment claims brought in 2018, when compared to the prior year. This is according to the […]
January 16, 2019
Most Americans do not have a last will and testament in place. In fact, not long ago AARP estimated that about 60% of adults do not […]
January 9, 2019
Just about everyone facing a divorce will at some point at least consider hiding assets. It is human nature to worry about losing all of your […]
January 9, 2019
Law enforcement, like any career, has its own unique challenges. Police officers are faced with frequent stress, odd work hours, and constant physical demands and threats […]
December 10, 2018
As we age, we begin to think differently about our lives, our possessions, and our legacies. One of the greatest acts of love and compassion is […]
December 2, 2018
If you are like most people, you have probably never really given much thought to what goes on in a courtroom when a minor or disabled […]
November 24, 2018
One of the toughest scenarios in the workplace is living with an abusive or hostile work environment. In many cases, the hostility, abuses, and harassment culminate […]
November 19, 2018
Alcoholism can be tragic for a family. In Alabama, serious alcohol abuse can be grounds for filing for divorce. However, it is important to put the […]
November 15, 2018
The term ‘at-will employment’ is often misused and overused in regular conversation about wage and employment disputes. If you have been terminated or demoted by an […]
November 6, 2018
It has long been believed that children whose parents share true joint physical custody do better after a divorce. Of course, much of this is due […]
November 6, 2018
To be clear, there are thousands of wonderful and dedicated law enforcement officers out there doing great work in their communities. Just as those officers do […]
November 6, 2018
One of the great things about living in the United States is the ability to move from one place to another with ease. For most Americans, […]
October 13, 2018
If you have been in your career for some time and you are approaching your golden years, you may be worrying about how long you will […]