Category Archives: Family Law

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Divorce mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution available in Alabama to couples who want to divorce. If you cannot work out the terms of your impending divorce with your spouse, it can be tempting to want to go to court with a contested divorce as soon as possible. However, jumping straight into litigation …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

A small handful of counties in Alabama still appoint a “commissioner” to act in place of a notary in order to witness the signature of the Plaintiff’s testimony in divorce proceedings. It is an old practice which very few courts in Alabama, or the country, still require. If you live in a county where this …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

When selecting a law firm to handle your divorce, there are several factors to consider. The first factors you may understandably think of are the attorney’s reputation and record. But something that does not get discussed as often is the attorney’s fee structure. It is important to ask about this, as law firms differ on …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

At least nineteen (19) states have some kind of mandatory parenting class required that parents of minor children must take as part of the divorce process. In Alabama, legislation has been unsuccessfully proposed in recent years making parenting classes mandatory. Currently in Alabama, each County’s Circuit Court has discretion to order parenting classes or not. …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

The short answer is yes. You do not have to hire a local family law attorney to obtain a divorce in Alabama. You are allowed represent yourself. An uncontested divorce, also called no fault divorce, is generally less expensive and is processed through the courts quicker than contested divorces. These factors make filing an uncontested …

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