Category Archives: Custody Rights

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

What is DHR and when do they get involved in family matters? DHR stands for the department of human resources. The Alabama department of human resources deals with a number of different issues such as: adoption in Birmingham, adult protective services, baby box initiative, Chafee Education and training voucher program, childcare services, child support payment …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

If I have primary custody, can I move without letting the other parent know? Child custody is probably one of the most contested matters in a divorce proceeding. This is usually because parents are used to being with their child practically all of the time, and they know a divorce in Anniston is going to …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

What does shared custody mean in Alabama? When two parties are getting a divorce, one of the most important issues is child custody. The Circuit Court judge has the discretion to determine child custody, which essentially means that the judge will decide which parent will primarily be responsible for the children. Even though it is …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

When two parties get a divorce in Jefferson County, or anywhere else in Alabama, there are certain terms, or issues, that must be decided, and there are a few additional ones if the parties have any children. Divorces that involve children must address issues like child support and child custody. The Circuit Court judge has …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

How does termination of parental rights affect custody of another parent? If one parent’s parental rights to a child are terminated, the other parent will usually get full custody of the child. The exception is if the other parent’s parental rights are also terminated, or the other parent engaged in behavior that would cause the …

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