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A high net worth individual (HNWI) is a person with a significant amount of wealth, typically in the form of financial assets, real estate, and other investments. Although there is no strict definition for what constitutes a high net worth individual, it is generally accepted that HNWIs have a net worth of at least $1 […]

Equity or stream of income? Brand or blood, sweat & tears? The difference between owning a small business and being self-employed can affect your divorce case in countless ways but especially in how and how much you might end up having to pay the other side. #childcustody #parallelparenting #coparenting #parenting #familylaw #divorce #dealingwithdhr #adoption #adoptionjourney […]

Are we any better or more than this natural world around us? I don’t think so, but neither are we any worse or less. For a time, and by absolute and perfect necessity the air we breathe gets colder and the light shines less; the Earth beneath our feet takes a season to do a […]

Having at least one bank account or more is one of those grown-up things that make up the infrastructure of your family’s day-to-day operations as well as funding your family’s future. It’s also the fuel for your small business or start-up as a business owner, CFO or controller. In Divorce and Child Custody cases, it […]

The naturalistic fallacy is a common error in reasoning that occurs when people confuse what is natural with what is right or good. This fallacy assumes that if something is natural, then it must be morally correct or ethically sound. However, this is not always the case, and this kind of thinking can lead to […]

In adoption, the filing deadline is 14 days, except when it’s not. Sometimes it’s 42 days, but only on certain issues when your adoption lawyer files certain pleadings with the Court. Sometimes you can get an extension on a filing deadline. Sometimes you can’t. Oddly enough, if you have more time than you think, that […]

Generally, in Alabama, a 401(k) account that was acquired or funded during the marriage is typically considered a marital asset and subject to division between the two spouses. However, this is not always the case, and certain factors such as when the account was established, how much of the contributions were made during the marriage, […]

Yes, gay marriage is legal in Alabama. The Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide on June 26, 2015, in the landmark case of Obergefell v. Hodges. This means that all states, including Alabama, are required to recognize and allow same-sex marriages. Following the Supreme Court’s decision, Alabama began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. If […]

If the Court has ordered you to drug test or you’re participating with drug testing through an ISP with DHR, hair testing or hair follicle testing can provide an even more reliable testing regimen with a much lower time commitment and, over time, even save you money. If you work for a living to support […]