Author: Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law

Alabama probate proceedings can take months or even years, while depleting estate assets through administrative costs and legal fees. Knowing how to avoid probate in Alabama enables you to ensure your beneficiaries receive their inheritance efficiently and privately. Schedule a consultation with an experienced Alabama probate attorney at Leigh Daniel…

In some divorce cases, a spouse may try to conceal assets to keep them for personal use or to reduce their spousal or child support obligations. However, watching for red flags can tell you when you should start looking for marital assets your soon-to-be-ex may be hiding. If you don’t…

A contested divorce in Alabama is a taxing, time-consuming, and highly emotional event. The last thing you want is to make the process longer, pricier, or more painful than necessary. Unfortunately, many Alabama residents make their divorce harder through avoidable errors. Knowing the mistakes to avoid in a contested divorce…

Adultery can have an enormous impact on the health of a marriage – and on resulting divorce proceedings as well. If you’re going through an adultery-related divorce in Alabama, you need an experienced attorney on your side to address the legal consequences. Understanding Adultery Under Alabama Divorce Law Adultery involves…

Getting divorced can create significant financial changes, even for high-net-worth couples. Spouses with substantial assets can take steps to get ready for life without their ex’s income or after splitting family assets. An experienced family law attorney who has a track record of working with high-net-worth families can help you…

When couples who own high-value assets get divorced, the process can involve unique financial considerations. The economic stakes in a high-net-worth divorce can lead to intense litigation, making it critical for spouses to obtain experienced legal counsel. But what is a “high-net-worth” divorce, and how does it differ from a…

When parents divorce, one of the most critical issues to be addressed is child support. These regular payments ensure that children of divorced parents continue to receive the financial support they need to enjoy a stable and comfortable life. But how does child support work in Alabama? If you are…

Military service members and their spouses face unique challenges when seeking a divorce. The intersection of federal and state laws makes these cases complex. While military divorces are heard in Alabama civil courts, the nature of military service introduces unique considerations where relocation, deployments, and military retirement benefits are concerned….

Whether it’s friendly or contentious, divorce brings significant changes for you and your family. These changes can be difficult for the children involved to process. Many kids find it hard to understand and cope with divorce and the emotions they experience because of it. At Leigh Daniel Family Law, we…

Getting divorced involves various financial considerations, including dividing marital property and arranging alimony or child support payments. One thing that might not be at the top of your mind with everything else at stake is the tax implications of divorce. However, by anticipating how your divorce will affect your tax…