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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

There’s something about a courthouse that can stir even the calmest soul. The cold hallways, the official voices, the quiet tension in the air. It all has a way of making your heart race, even when you know you’re prepared. Family court isn’t just a legal process. It’s an emotional one. Whether you’re facing your …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

No matter how old your children are, telling them about divorce or custody changes is one of the hardest moments a parent can face. You do not need to have all the right words. What matters most is that you are present, calm, and emotionally available. That is how you become their safe space, even …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

Across Alabama, many men have been raised to believe that true strength is quiet. Boys are told not to cry, not to complain, and to handle their pain privately. That idea may have come from well-meaning folks, but it has done more harm than good for generations of men. When your world is shifting because …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

When survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence enter Alabama’s family courts, they’re often doing more than ending a marriage or seeking custody. They’re reclaiming safety, voice, and control. Unfortunately, the legal system isn’t always built with trauma in mind. At the Harris Firm, we understand that what a survivor has been through doesn’t just …

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