Sometimes, what we think we want turns out not to be what we want at all. This “want” can range from employment and living arrangements to changing a name. As it pertains to changing your child’s last name, there may be several reasons why you would want to make such a big change. You may […]
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For most people, divorcing someone that you thought you would spend your entire life with can be difficult. Having to determine custody if there are children involved, as well as having to divide up marital assets and losses can be difficult to overcome. These situations can be made easier when both divorcing spouses have come […]
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Grandparent visitation rights are governed by Alabama Code § 30-3-4.2 (2016). Essentially, the law protects the primacy of a parent’s right to deny visitation with a grandchild, but allows a grandparent to challenge that denial under some circumstances.The previous version of the law was struck down by the Alabama Supreme Court as being unconstitutional. The […]
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Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC, a law firm based in Birmingham, AL, is proud to announce that two of their attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both were nominated for their expertise in the Family Law category. Shea Waldrop from Massey, Stotser […]
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When you are involved in an accident, you may sustain physical injuries, you may sustain mental injuries, and you may even be out of work until you are able to recuperate fully. When this occurs, you want to be compensated by those responsible for your injuries. You have two options: You can file a claim […]
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No one expects to be in an accident or to have some other injury occur to him or her, but these things do occur. When they do, you should be compensated for whatever injury you have incurred. When you are injured at the fault of another, you have two options – file suit or not […]
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Watching your children grow into young men and women can be an overwhelming yet wonderful experience. During this time, you try to steer them in the right direction and help them make the best decisions possible. At some point, though, they will make mistakes because they are human. Unfortunately, some mistakes are bigger than others […]
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When you and your spouse decide to have a child, you do not expect to have to take care of that child alone. You expect your child’s other parent to do his or her part in raising that child, not only physically, but financially, as well. When this does not happen, you, as the custodial […]
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When you are accused of committing a crime, you will be charged with the crime you allegedly committed, and if there is enough evidence, you may be convicted of the crime. The consequences that you face, depending on the crime, can be minor, such as fines, or more serious, such as incarceration. In some situations, […]
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When you get into a vehicle with your friends or family members, you are probably thinking about your destination or the conversation that you will have with your loved ones on the way to your destination. Your first thought may not be whether or not you will get into an accident and become injured while […]
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If you have been harmed by someone close to you, you know what it is like to truly fear for your safety. You may choose to avoid certain people, situations, and places for fear that you will encounter the person who abused you and will be harmed again. However, you should not and do not […]
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Going to a doctor can be scary at times. Whether your doctor visit is for a routine check-up or you are dealing with an illness, going to the doctor can be an anxiety-provoking experience. When you go to the doctor, you trust him or her to take care of your medical needs, not harm you […]
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When you get married, have children, and decide to invest into a home for your family, you do so without thinking that you will someday have to decide whether or not you should sell or keep your family home in the midst of a divorce proceeding. Yet, for some, this is reality. Though this reality […]
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