Stay-at-Home Moms and Divorce
Preparing for divorce involves more than filing a complaint with the court, or even just hiring an attorney. There are legal, emotional, parental, and financial aspects to attend to when deciding to end your marriage. For stay-at-home parents, divorce presents unique financial issues, especially if you are completely financially dependent…
Concerned About Coronavirus in Alabama?
You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Leigh Daniel Family…
Does the Gender of Your Divorce Attorney Matter?
If you’ve decided to file for divorce, or if your spouse has served you with divorce papers, it is crucial to hire an attorney you can trust to help protect your interests. There is a lot to think about when choosing the right attorney to represent you. Some people wonder…
Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Divorce Letter
Deciding how and when to tell your partner that you want a divorce is extremely difficult. Everyone’s situation is unique when it comes to divorce. You and your partner may have been discussing divorce for some time, or it may come as a complete surprise to your partner. Whatever the…
5 Common Mistakes People Make While Going Through a Divorce
Life is constantly changing in ways we might never have expected. Sometimes divorce is one of those life-altering moments. Don’t rush into the process unprepared. Take the time to think about your situation and beware of some of the most common mistakes people make before jumping into divorce. Here are…
Is Mediation Right for Me? What Are the Pros and Cons?
Mediation is a common form of alternative dispute resolution that allows people to privately work out legal agreements to certain contested issues. Mediation can work very well in divorce cases when both spouses are willing to compromise on disputes. Mediation is not necessarily for all people, and you should try…
DIY Divorce: Why You Should Think Twice About Filing Without an Attorney’s Help
Getting a divorce is like ripping off a bandage – it’s painful no matter what, and you want to get it over as quickly as possible. Some couples try to rush the process and settle the divorce on their own, but oftentimes, this can lead to devastating consequences when a…
The Dos and Don’ts of Summertime Child Custody
With school out of session, summer provides great opportunities for parents to enjoy more time with their children. Understandably, for divorced parents, this time can also present challenges and conflicts as they seek to spend as much quality time with their kids as possible while sticking to child custody guidelines…
Summer Break Child Custody and Visitation Schedules
Summer break often presents challenges when it comes to child custody and visitation for divorced parents and their kids. In Alabama, the courts encourage parents to work together to create a schedule that gives both parents frequent contact with the child or children. Because schedules that work during the school…
Leigh Daniel Published On Elephant Journal: Divorce for Optimists
Recently, Leigh Daniel was published on the Elephant Journal for her article “Divorce for Optimists.” In this article, she discusses how divorce can actually be refreshing and allow people to find themselves again. Whether they were in an abusive relationship, feeling unloved, or just not happy, this is a fresh…
