Lawyers for Life's Transitions
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 […]
September 19, 2018
It may not seem romantic, but in many cases, a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement may be a wise choice in order to give you and your […]
September 19, 2018
Perhaps it is a spouse or an aging parent, but in recent months you have started noticing ‘changes.’ Maybe it began with intermittent forgetfulness, or maybe […]
September 19, 2018
If you are expecting funds from a personal injury settlement but are also in the midst of a divorce, you may be rightfully concerned about your […]
September 19, 2018
For Americans living with mental illness, it can be difficult to face the problems head-on due to unfair stigmas and society’s broad misunderstanding of what really […]
September 19, 2018
You probably already know it is unlawful to discriminate against workers based on age. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is charged with the responsibility for […]
July 9, 2018
Unlike a trust, a will cannot control your assets after you die. Instead, a will just determines where they go when you die. In other words, […]
July 3, 2018
When you are going through a painful divorce or custody fight with an ex, it can seem like even the smallest issues become major complications. Heated […]
July 1, 2018
The law says that you have a right to compete in the workforce without regard to your age. However, as you can probably guess, employers discriminate […]
June 30, 2018
Perhaps you have got a local insurance broker or investment advisor who has long been your most trusted source of investment and retirement planning advice. This […]
June 29, 2018
The term “no-fault” divorce is often overused and misused. For those who are considering getting divorced in Birmingham, AL, it is important to speak with an […]
June 28, 2018
A lot of couples are already separated by distance before they file for divorce. Here are some of the more common frequently asked questions that Birmingham […]
June 24, 2018
It is no secret that military service can be hard on marriage. For those serving in overseas duty stations or on deployment, this can be even […]
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, […]