MOBILE LEGAL BLOG
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I SEE POLICE LIGHTS BEHIND ME?
First, breathe. In nearly all traffic interactions with the police, the result is a warning or ticket, even if someone is, arguably, guilty of much more serious offenses. But, to ensure the best outcome, there are some best practices when one sees those cop lights. FIND THE BEST WAY TO EXIT THE ROADWAY The first interaction with…
COMMON TRUSTS THAT YOU MAY WANT IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN
There are a lot of ways to go about developing your estate plan. Although that should give you comfort knowing that you can custom tailor your plan to suit your needs, a lot of people find the process completely overwhelming. To them, there’s simply too much to learn and the matter doesn’t seem urgent enough…
UNDERSTANDING THE FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES
Being charged with a federal crime is a serious matter. There are many differences between the state and federal criminal systems, one of which is the sentencing guidelines. Most Alabama residents have probably heard of the federal sentencing guidelines, but may be unaware of what they are, or what they could mean in the context…
MAKING A FAVORABLE IMPRESSION IN COURT
If you are due to appear in court, you may be nervous. Once the day finally arrives, you may be having feelings that dictate your behavior. Those same emotions apply whether you are on trial yourself or testifying as a witness. Many factors in court can affect how you are feeling and how you behave based…
INCORPORATING CHARITABLE GIVING INTO AN ESTATE PLAN
Many Mobile area residents find it important to give back to others. Whether it be through their time or donations, area nonprofits always appreciate the help. Another way to help a favorite charity is to include it in your estate plan. WHAT IS A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST? Including charities in an estate plan is a way…
FEDERAL AGENCIES INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE EXPLOITATION OF WORKERS IN ALABAMA
The poultry industry has a large presence in Alabama and other Southern states, where it employs a large number of migrant workers. Migrants, just like all other workers, deserve to earn a decent wage for their hard work. However, that often does not turn out to be the case. Recent reports indicate that multiple federal…
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE WITH ESTATE PLANNING
It is a big step to start thinking about the future when you are at the beginning of the estate planning process. Many people put this process off for much longer than they intend to. But, once you get around to it, you’ll likely appreciate the peace of mind that comes with having a comprehensive…
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE DIVORCE MEDIATION PROCESS?
The divorce mediation process is a valuable process to consider in place of a litigated divorce. Divorce mediation can potentially help divorcing couples resolve their divorce concerns more peacefully. THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION The divorce mediation process can provide a variety of different benefits to divorcing couples including: Saving money: Divorce mediation can potentially cost…
CONSIDER THIS WHEN HEADING INTO YOUR HIGH-ASSET DIVORCE
There’s a lot to be worried about when it comes to divorce. Child custody disputes are common, but those who are subjected to a high-asset divorce are often concerned about what their financial standing will look like post-marriage dissolution. After all, divorce can be an enormous financial transaction. While Alabama is an equitable distribution state, meaning that…
HOW IS ALIMONY DETERMINED DURING DIVORCE IN ALABAMA?
Alimony is a common divorce-related concern many divorcing couples will have to work out during their divorce. To help them do that, it is useful for divorcing couples to be familiar with how alimony is determined when a request for it has been made during divorce. HOW ALIMONY IS DETERMINED Alimony is a payment made by one…