Back to School is complicated in #coparenting - Here's a couple of #ParallelParenting Education Tips
Can I talk to my Child's School if the other Parent has custody? Will my Child's teacher talk to me? What are my rights regarding...
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Stephen Williams
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Valuation of Investment Real Estate in High-Stakes Divorce for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs)
Divorce can often be a complex and emotionally draining process. Among high-net-worth individuals, the complexities can be further...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 6
- 1 min
Why get a win-win in Child Custody or Divorce when you can Win Twice? - Part 1: Ignore-ance is Bliss
In high conflict child custody, co-parenting and divorce, a ‘win-win’ may not be possible or desirable. “Winning twice,” though, is where...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Foxtrot finishes May with second win before Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in the month
If you look around online, you’ll see that statistics on the success of appeals are between 7%-20%. Right at the end of last month,...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 5
- 2 min
A Happy Pride Month but an Unhappy Marriage: Unique Issues in Divorce for Gay Couples
As Foxtrot celebrates Pride Month throughout the month of June, we'll deliver blog posts, videos, and content designed to inform and...
Stephen Williams
- May 22
- 5 min
Co-Parenting with the Other Side impossible? Consider Parallel Parenting
Parallel parenting is a type of parenting arrangement often utilized in high-conflict divorces or separations where co-parenting or...
Stephen Williams
- May 22
- 2 min
Court of Civil Appeals Sides with Foxtrot in Paternity / Child Custody Forum Selection Case...
At Foxtrot, we believe that the way things have always been done is not necessarily how they should be done. Rather than blithely...
Stephen Williams
- May 15
- 6 min
What is Equanimity and Why is it a Superpower in Divorce and Child Custody?
Equanimity is a state of mental calmness, composure, and even-temperedness, especially in difficult or challenging situations. It is...
Stephen Williams
- May 5
- 1 min
¡Somos tus Abogados de Familia! - custodia de menores, divorcio, defensa contra DHR y adopción
~ Yeah, the end got me. 😂 Happy #CincodeMayo on an epic #FoxtrotFriday! We’re proud to serve and support our Latinx clients when the...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 30
- 1 min
Child Support in Alabama even with 50/50 Child Custody? Maybe.
Think 50/50 child custody in a divorce means you CAN’T get child support? Think it means that the other side CAN’T make you pay it? Think...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Adoption Comes Full Circle for Attorney Keely Smith
Late last year, and for the second time in her life, Keely Smith walked into the Marshall County Probate Court with a good idea of what...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Divorce for High Net Worth Individuals (HWNIs): What You Need to Know in Alabama
A high net worth individual (HNWI) is a person with a significant amount of wealth, typically in the form of financial assets, real...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 22
- 1 min
Different Implications for Small Business Owner vs. Self-Employed Contractor in Divorce
Equity or stream of income? Brand or blood, sweat & tears? The difference between owning a small business and being self-employed can...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 20
- 2 min
A Family Lawyer’s Reflections on Rebirth and this First Day of Spring
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...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Securing your Financial Infrastructure for Divorce and Child Custody: FDIC Insurance
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...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Identifying and Challenging “Naturalistic Fallacy” in Child Custody and Divorce
The naturalistic fallacy is a common error in reasoning that occurs when people confuse what is natural with what is right or good. This...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 6
- 3 min
“One Day Late” - a Heartbreaking Adoption Case Highlights Complex, Ambiguous Filing Deadlines
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...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 20
- 2 min
What happens to my 401k in a divorce in Alabama?
Generally, in Alabama, a 401(k) account that was acquired or funded during the marriage is typically considered a marital asset and...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 18
- 1 min
Is Gay Marriage Legal in Alabama?
Yes, gay marriage is legal in Alabama. The Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide on June 26, 2015, in the landmark case of...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 18
- 1 min
Drug Testing in your Child Custody or DHR/CPS Case? Hair Tests Can Save you Time and Money
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...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Where do I park when I meet with my child custody, divorce, DHR or adoption lawyer at Foxtrot?
Looking for a place to park when you meet with our team about your Child Custody, Divorce, DHR or Adoption Case? We know it can be...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Foxtrot Supports Marshall County's Sand Mountain Cheer as Diamond Sponsor
Some special guests dropped by our Guntersville office to thank us for being a “diamond sponsor” of Sand Mountain Cheer. These talented...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Can DHR take away one of your children but not the other one?
You would think that if you are fit and capable of taking care of one of your Children then you are capable of taking care of all of...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Who decides a Child's religion in a Child Custody case if the Parents don't have the same beliefs?
It doesn’t happen often, but at times there is a dispute between parents about who will decide a Child’s religious upbringing. Religion...
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