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There are ways a party can receive review by the appellate court before a final judgment, but those circumstances are rare. Court cases are long. Proceedings can take months or years. Courts make many small decisions before entering a final …
Can an Appeal be Heard Before a Final Judgment in a Court Proceeding?Read More
If parties to a case are left for months without a ruling on their requests, they may have relief through the appellate courts. It is not unusual for court cases to last months and even years in contentious situations. What is unusual is for cases …
When Judges Fail to Rule: Finding Relief Through the Appellate CourtsRead More
We had such amazing legal interns this summer, that we implored them both to stay, and are pleased to announce they have agreed. Local to Montgomery, Jake has returned home after a time of service in the Marine Corps, and completing a Masters …
An interesting development in Juvenile Courts across the state of Alabama has been the implementation of preliminary hearings called service dockets. These hearings are held with the attorneys of all the cases on the Judge’s docket for the day, and …
To Terminate Parental Rights, The Alabama Appeals Court, Once Again, Requires Proof Of Current Circumstances And Utterly No Viable Alternatives To Termination. In the recent case of P.M. v. Lee County Department of Human Resources, the Alabama …
I. INTRODUCTION An orphan is a child left without adequate familial provision and protection from evil.1 In many circumstances, children are orphaned by the death of one or both parents, by abuse suffered at the hand of their parents, or …
Orphaned by the Government: Identifying Legal Obstacles to FatherhoodRead More
Shortly after bringing Dr. Shepherd onto the team, we had the privilege to also welcome his mother Libby. Libby will be walking with our families through the adoption process, from setting up initial consultations to checking in throughout the …
Toddler Adoption, Heart Troubles, and Grocery Store Questions with Libby ShepherdRead More
We have some very talented legal interns this summer and we are so thankful for the incredible talent and passion they bring. Gretchen has been an immediate asset to the firm and to vulnerable children in the state and we are pleased to introduce …
Today Sam and Mary Beth McLure are pleased to welcome special guests, Ross and Joanna Hodges, to the podcast for season two. Today we hear their amazing adoption stories. The Hodges faced infertility as a couple, but kept saying yes to adoption. They …
