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In the case of R.D., Sr. v. S.S. (2180650 Ala. Ct. Civ. App. May 22, 2020) the question of paternity takes center stage. The child in this case was born in 2011. During a period in which the husband (L.G.) was incarcerated the mother (S.S.) …
Navigating Issues of Paternity in Child Custody: Insights from R.D., Sr. v. S.S.Read More
In his book, The End of Orphan Care, Samuel J. McLure attempts to define the scope of orphan care, persuade the reader why caring for orphans is a good and Biblical thing to do, and present practical applications of Biblical orphan care. McLure …
Family Court often has a reputation of being heavy on the facts and light on the law. For attorneys who often practice in this field, we can get ... well ... a bit lazy on the law and come into court, willy-nilly with the facts. That can have …
Know Thy Judge – Know Thy Rules: A Tale of Carelessness from Gordon v. GordonRead More
The month of May has been dedicated to the hard work that foster parents and foster care workers provide in enhancing a child's life as they are going through troubling times. This past month has been even harder on those involved with the foster …
Congratulations to our newest adoptive family. Big thanks to Judge Kervin of Autauga county for the excellent management of her court. …
A sad reality in the world of adoption is that the biological parents are often hard to find. Whether it’s a biological father who has never stepped up to the plate or a mother who has abandoned the child, the necessity of achieving legal notice to …
Adoption and child custody laws are, generally speaking, left to the states. Some states have greater protection for biological parents’ rights, and some states give greater deference to adoptive parents – rationalizing that this serves the child’s …
Shopping for Adoption: How UCCJEA and PKPA Affect Interstate Adoption Issues in AlabamaRead More
We are pleased to announce that one of our beloved clients just received a HUGE grant from Gift of Adoption Fund! Many who consider adopting can often not afford all the expenses of the intense legal process, but with the help of non-profits like …
Gift of Adoption Fund: Providing Opportunities For AdoptionRead More
All too common are the horror stories surrounding child custody battles. The legal process can be long and arduous and as a result, can be very intimidating for parents seeking to protect and care for their children. A case recently filed in the …
