Local Firm for Family Law
On March 27, 2026, in the case of Ex Parte C.D., the Supreme Court of Alabama took the rare, but necessary step of overruling prior precedent. The context of the opinion comes out of milieu of Ex parte Terry: If no exception applies, the …
Supreme Court Overturns Bad Precedent in Ex Parte C.D. – March 27.2026Read More
One of the top obstacles for a grandparent adopting their grandchild is finances. That’s understandable. There’s a lot of moving parts that go into a decision for grandparents to adopt their grandchildren. Finances is a big one. How Much Does it …
If you are a stepparent interested in adopting your child through a stepparent adoption, then this post is for you. Three Things you Should Know About Stepparent Adoption in Alabama 1. Implied Consent The consent of almost every living parent …
Stepparent Adoptions in Alabama – What to Know in 2026Read More
After a TPR, This Must Happen After a TPR (termination of parental rights), after all appeals (if any) have been denied, the Department has to do some very specific things according to the Alabama Adoption Code. If DHR does not do these things, it …
Adoption Attorney Advice for Grandparents Attorney advice for grandparent adoption can change the way you see the situation. The closer you look at some things, the more complex they seem. For grandparents wanting to adopt in Alabama, the story is …
Alabama Adoption Attorney’s Advice for Grandparent Adoption – Who May Adopt?Read More
Grandparents Who Want to Protect Their Grandchild If you are a grandparent raising your grandchild, you may be the only (or closest parent) your grandchild has ever known. Grandparent adoption may dawn on you that the only way to protect your …
Venue for Grandparent Adoption Alabama has 67 counties and venue could be proper in any one of them. "Venue" is the word that describes the proper location of the court. Many people commonly confuse venue with "Jurisdiction." Jurisdiction is the …
What is the Proper Venue to File Grandparent Adoption in Alabama?Read More
How to Give Testimony – A Tutorial for Foster and Adoptive Parents In a recent article for foster and adoptive parents approaching trial, we made the point that preparation is king. This article dives deeper into making the most of the foster …
How to Give Testimony – A Tutorial for Foster and Adoptive ParentsRead More
Service, in the legal sense, can be a tricky concept. There are a multitude of dates and requirements that come with providing service. However, it is an essential aspect under the Alabama Code for all petitions to terminate parental rights. In M.W. …
