Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law, Harris Firm LLC
When a loved one can no longer manage their own affairs due to age, illness, or disability, Alabama families often turn to the courts for help through guardianship or conservatorship proceedings. These legal tools allow a responsible person to step in and make decisions about care, finances, or both. But the process has not always …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Legal News & Case Law
On March 2, 2026, the United States Supreme Court made a decision that will change the face of Alabama’s streets. By choosing not to hear the state’s appeal in the case of Taylor v. Singleton, the highest court in the land has permanently ended Alabama’s six-year effort to criminalize the simple act of asking for …
Continue reading "The High Court’s Silence: Why Alabama’s Panhandling Laws are Gone for Good"
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Harris Firm LLC, Local Firm Events & News
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to come together and support our neighbors facing hardship. At The Harris Firm, our Alabama offices are proud to host meaningful food and fund drives across Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, as well as a special toy drive at the Montgomery office from now until December 10th. …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Harris Firm LLC, Local Firm Events & News
As the holidays draw near, many in our local communities face increased hardship. At the Harris Firm, we’re stepping up with a coordinated effort across our Alabama locations to collect food, funds, and, in Montgomery, toys, to help ease that burden. These drives run until December 10th, and with less than a month to go, …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Divorce is one of the most common reasons families in Alabama turn to family law attorneys. While every divorce is unique, many share common challenges: custody disputes, child support, discovery of financial information, and the stress of high-conflict situations. Beyond the final judgment, families often need legal help with enforcement or modifications of court orders. …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Divorce, Family Law
When a parent fails to provide for their child emotionally, financially, or physically, the situation can become heartbreaking. In Alabama, parents are expected to share in the responsibilities of raising their children. But when a father consistently refuses to contribute or disappears from a child’s life altogether, the law may provide a way to protect …
Continue reading "Cutting Ties: How to Terminate the Parental Rights of a Deadbeat Dad in Alabama"
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 …
Continue reading "Telling the Kids: How to Stay Mentally Strong Through Tough Talks"
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 …
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 …
