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DHR may enjoy immunity for its actions—if it acts in good faith.

January 19, 2021 //  by Sam McLure

Ex Parte Smith, Alabama Supreme Court, September 4, 2020 Under the Alabama Code, agents of the Department of Human Resources (“DHR”) enjoy a kind of immunity for their actions. The law says that an agent “shall not be liable for any civil damages as …

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Sometimes, a trial court’s failure to hear a party’s postjudgment motion can lead to reversal on appeal.

January 15, 2021 //  by Sam McLure

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 …

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When Biological Parents Move to Another State under Custody Agreement

January 12, 2021 //  by Sam McLure

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

January 8, 2021 //  by Sam McLure

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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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

January 5, 2021 //  by Sam McLure

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 …

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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

January 4, 2021 //  by Sam McLure

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 …

Circuit Court or Juvenile Court: Which has Control, and Why It Matters A.M. v. A.K., Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, September 18, 2020Read More

Getting Over Fears About Adoption

December 28, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

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 …

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The Speece Family Adoption Story

December 11, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

Watch our newest short film from The Adoption Law Firm about the Speece Family's adoption! …

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Welcome our new Associate Attorney

December 7, 2020 //  by Sam McLure

We are thrilled to announce our new Associate Attorney, Susan M. Brown, to the Adoption Law Firm Team! Susan M. Brown has practiced law since 2003. She joined The Adoption Law firm in 2020. Susan has a heart for children, born and unborn. She is a …

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