When a court issues a “No Contact Order”, it is usually done to protect the safety of children or one of the parties involved. That order needs to be respected. No contact means no contact. Unless otherwise instructed by the court, no contact means no contact through social media, text messaging, phone calls, other people…
People often ask me if it is worth it to get a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement if they are already married. In the past week, I have received messages regarding a pre-nuptial agreement that was signed out of love and the woman did not have an attorney review it prior to signing. This…
I have a friend who is now in another line of business. However, she used to be a baker. She went to an interview with a local baker. She was asked to sign a contract stating she would not bake a cake to sell on her own for seven (7) years. She lives in a…
This morning, I answered a call from a potential client when they called around 7 A. M. The potential client was shocked that 1. I answered the phone. 2. They were able to speak with somebody so early in the morning. 3. They got an attorney on the phone just after a three-day weekend since…
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Traditionally, a petition for minor name change was filed in the probate court of the county where the child currently lives. This is no longer the case for all counties in Alabama. Baldwin Co. has delegated this task to the Juvenile Court if the child has had prior dealings with the court; otherwise, it goes…
Many people believe that if they’re not currently arguing with their EX that they should not rock the boat by getting custody and child support and visitation established in the beginning of the child’s life. However, in my practice, many times this backfires on people. I had people come to my office more than once…
I am writing this blog to bring attention to some matters that are important to anyone who has an attorney or who is in need of an attorney – although today’s blog will examine the criminal aspects of law. ASK QUESTIONS. I cannot stress this enough! I got a call this morning from a lady…
WHEN AM I ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE IN ALABAMA? This is a common question every defense attorney should know the correct answer to in order to adequately assist their criminal clients to the best of their ability. If you know and are familiar with the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles rules and regulations, the answer…