Contact us

Monthly Archives: May 2017

Most divorce cases settle before trial

BMLFadmin

Most people going through a divorce in Alabama do not look forward to going to court. The thought of having to testify at a trial about the failure of one’s marriage can be very stressful. In addition, the outcome of a trial is often unpredictable. For these reasons, most divorce cases are settled by agreement of the parties before a trial is necessary. Settlement can be accomplished through alternative dispute resolution procedures, such as mediation. In many cases, however, the parties Continue reading →


Understanding a father’s rights

BMLFadmin

The relationship between parents and their children is often more easily maintained for married parents, but that doesn’t mean that the relationship is any less important for fathers of children involved in an unmarried or divorced situation. Throughout the years in the United States, the medical field has acknowledged the importance of a father’s role in a child’s life. The courts have followed suit, implementing laws over the decades to assure that a father’s rights are protected and making it Continue reading →