M.R.E. v. M.J.E., Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, September 11, 2020 Trial courts often decide not to have a hearing when one party challenges its decision in a postjudgment motion. Parties who have gone through the trial process can become so …
How Do You Fund an Adoption?
Our first episode was about the costs of adoption, so naturally the next question is how to fund that. Sam McLure, Esq., goes through some options with Michele Willis who is also an adoptive parent. We hope you will subscribe to our …
When Biological Parents Move to Another State under Custody Agreement
When biological parents move from state to state, it is particularly important for juvenile courts to make sure they have initial and continuing jurisdiction over their children. C.H. v. Lamar County DHR, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, October 16, …
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Don’t Risk Having a Child Custody Case Overturned on Appeal
Parties in child custody cases must be certain that their juvenile court makes every necessary ruling, or risk having their judgment overturned on appeal. E.H. v. Calhoun County Department of Human Resources, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, October …
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How Much Does Adoption Cost | Podcast
One of the most common questions here at The Adoption Law Firm, is "How much does adoption cost?" Sam McLure, Esq., tackles this big question and walks us through the many ways people adopt children, and cover the costs along the way. Whether it's …
The Court of Civil Appeals Requires Specific Steps to Challenge a Dependency Finding K.M. v. S.R., Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, November 5, 2020
Once a juvenile court finds that a child is dependent, someone wishing to challenge the finding on grounds that there was not enough evidence must make a specific kind of motion and seek an appeal within a certain number of days. It is important to …
Circuit Court or Juvenile Court: Which has Control, and Why It Matters A.M. v. A.K., Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, September 18, 2020
As a general rule, if a circuit court decides custody in a divorce proceeding, it retains jurisdiction over child custody matters until the child reaches the age of majority.1 However, juvenile courts assume exclusive jurisdiction over the question …
Getting Over Fears About Adoption
The adoption discussion can sometimes create fear for couples wanting children. Most immediately fear costs, others fear the unknown, and others how they could fully love a child who is not biologically theirs. All these fears are normal. All have …
The Speece Family Adoption Story
Watch our newest short film from The Adoption Law Firm about the Speece Family's adoption! …