Author: Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law

Divorce is hard enough without one parent trying to turn a child against the other. Some parents use parental alienation as a weapon in high conflict divorces, separations, and custody arrangements. They make negative comments to try to make a child reject the other parent out of spite or to…

Are you thinking about growing your family through adoption? Adopting a child is a deeply rewarding experience. But it can be complicated – especially for LGBTQ+ people in traditionally conservative states like Alabama. Having a knowledgeable lawyer by your side can make all the difference during this process. Here’s what…

When a child custody order identifies a custodial and noncustodial parent, the custodial parent claims the child on their tax return. However, one of the more complicated aspects of an equal custody arrangement is determining which parent will claim the child as their dependent and be eligible for child-related tax…

In most cases, it’s important for each parent to maintain a relationship with their children after a divorce. This requires a visitation schedule once the parents are no longer living together. An Alabama visitation schedule in child custody cases can vary in many ways to accommodate the needs of the…

Divorces can get nasty. It’s unfortunate, but sometimes ex-partners make all kinds of false allegations against the other spouse. False claims of abuse, infidelity, substance abuse, out-of-control spending, and other charges in a contested divorce may arise from anger, jealousy, revenge, or mental health issues. If you are facing false…

Attorney Leigh Daniel shares insights and anecdotes from her 30-year career as a divorce lawyer to help people seek positive change Leigh Daniel Family Law is pleased to announce the publication of Leigh Daniel’s latest book, This Is NOT Legal Advice, Practical Advice for Before, During and After Divorce The…

Divorce can be an emotional process. However, when emotions run high, many people forget to focus on their financial survival pre- and post-divorce. Not preparing yourself financially for divorce can be a massive mistake and leave you and your family struggling. At Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law, our compassionate family…

Are you an unmarried couple living together? Then you may be said to be “cohabitating.” The general definition of cohabitation is two people living together as if they were a married couple. However, people in these relationships don’t have the same legal rights as those who are actually married. If…

Alabama couples who have separated may take advantage of mediation services to resolve disputed issues pertaining to their divorce. Mediation can reduce your divorce costs and time in court and potentially reduce marital strife and its negative impact on your children. In divorce mediation and child custody mediation, the mediator…

I’ve just finished listening to almost six hours of Continuing Legal Education.  The name of this training is, “Complex Divorce Settlement Strategies”.  What I learned from watching throughout the six hours could be summed up in about half a page.   But far from being disappointed with the waste of my…