Author: Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law

On this November 7th, 2017, Facebook Live stream of “This is Not Legal Advice”, fourth in the series, Leigh Daniel and her guests, Allison Reiner & Susan Ball, discuss how to spot a narcissistic (“toxic”) relationship…and get the heck out of it. No representation is made that the quality of…

In this episode of “This is Not Legal Advice”, third in the series, Leigh Daniel and her guests, Allison Reiner & Jennifer Sutton, discuss how to remain emotionally safe in your divorce. No representation is made that the quality of legal services provided is greater than legal services provided by…

Too often we focus on women as victims of domestic violence. True, women are the largest population of victims; however, men are victims too. Oftentimes, men suffer in silence because of the stigma attached to being “beaten up by a girl”. Men in Vulnerable Roles I’ve represented several men who…

On this October 23rd, 2017, Facebook Live stream of “This is Not Legal Advice”, second in the series, Leigh Daniel and her guests, Allison Reiner & Josie May, discuss how after the divorce one can learn to be open to love again. No representation is made that the quality of…

In this first episode of “This is Not Legal Advice”, Leigh Daniel and her guest, Allison Reiner, discuss if one should actually stay or leave their current marriage. No representation is made that the quality of legal services provided is greater than legal services provided by other lawyers. For more…

When people come in and see my beautiful dog they often wonder at her strange name. Pancake? Pockets? Hotcakes? No, no, Potcakes! Meet Potcakes! Her name is Potcakes because that is what she is! She is a Potcake Dog. These are mixed breed dogs from the Caribbean islands that got…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You might see purple ribbons hanging on doors, wrapped around trees, pinned to lapels, or displayed in other ways around town or on social media. The purple ribbons are meant to raise awareness to the problem of domestic violence – to show support for…

Will I still have to give them any of my retirement if I can prove adultery? We are not a community property state and what will be awarded is dependent on the years married but generally, adultery is not going to prevent your spouse from receiving a portion of your…

I suppose this is subjective so if you are looking for a quick divorce that’s not going to happen in Alabama. Our Courts hold onto the uncontested divorce for thirty days once it’s filed with the Court. Besides the thirty-day holding period the following can hold up the uncontested divorce…

Today is September 11. Like most Americans, I can remember where I was and what I was doing when the planes hit the Towers. However, this year, it’s a Day that got lost in human tragedies. Between Irma, Harvey, the burning wildfires in the western part of the United States,…