Like other states, Alabama has a provision in its laws that allows grandparents in the Mobile area to get court-ordered visitation of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. Specifically, grandparents of parents who are divorced or legally separated may...
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Month: May 2019
Federal drug trafficking penalties are severe
In addition to being charged in state court, someone who is accused of selling or otherwise delivering controlled substances may also find themselves the target of a federal investigation and, ultimately, a criminal charge under the laws of the United States. The...
Should Alabama schools regulate cyberbullying?
In common terms, cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place when kids face threats, putdowns, discrimination or derogatory language via email, social media or other forms of electronic communication. As electronic communication continues to increase in...
Why you should take the high road during divorce
Divorces tend to be highly emotional. Sometimes, these strong emotions can bring out the worst in us. If your feelings toward your ex include remorse, frustration, betrayal, anger, apathy or some combination of these, it may become difficult for you to act rationally....
Special education environment options
If your child has a qualifying disability, you should consider how special education can aid them through their studies. Depending on your child's condition, he or she may have different options when it comes to where and how this aid is delivered. The Individuals...
Schools must not get duped by the “high-functioning” label
Many children in Mobile, Alabama, have a condition which commonly gets referred to as a high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. Conditions like Asperger's Syndrome and other disorders fall under this label. While it is true that people with higher-functioning...
Alabama’s drug paraphernalia laws can trap the unwary
Like other states, Alabama law criminalizes the possession of and transfer items that are referred to as drug paraphernalia. These items can be household products and other common goods, including things like rolling paper, pipes, weighing scales, blenders and the...