Adoption Comes Full Circle for Attorney Keely Smith, and we ask her about that Amazing Experience...
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...
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stephen91043
- 7 days ago
- 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...
stephen91043
- Mar 22
- 1 min
In Divorce you need to know whether you own a Small Business or whether you're just Self-Employed...
Equity or stream of income? Brand or blood, sweat & tears? The difference between owning a small business and being self-employed can...
stephen91043
- 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...
stephen91043
- 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...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 1
- 1 min
What is the DSM V and how does it come into play in Child Custody cases?
Think the Other Side of your Child Custody case is crazy? They just might be. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 1
- 3 min
7 Pitfalls of Getting Divorced Without a Lawyer
Think you don’t need a lawyer to get divorced because the other side is paying to get the paperwork drawn up? That means they’ve got a...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 7
- 1 min
What are your rights with DHR in Alabama?
The Alabama Department of Human Resources, more commonly known in Alabama as DHR is a state agency that is responsible for administering...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Alabama?
It is not required to have a lawyer to get divorced in Alabama, but it is recommended. Whether it’s something as benign as fixing a leaky...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Hidden Pitfalls of Child Custody and Visitation during the Christmas Season: Part 3
Christmas and the Holidays are extra special in Child Custody, Visitation, Divorce, and DHR cases. Maybe we get a little extra time with...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 19, 2022
- 5 min
The Hidden Pitfalls of Child Custody and Visitation during the Christmas Season: Part 2
The Child Custody Schedule or Visitation Schedule can be hectic during Christmas. Everyone knows that. Dealing with your side of the...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 17, 2022
- 3 min
The Hidden Pitfalls of Child Custody and Visitation During the Christmas Season: Part 1
If you’ve worked with an effective Child Custody Lawyer, the schedule during Christmas should be the EASY part (just be where you’re...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 7, 2022
- 1 min
Foxtrot’s Managing Partner Stephen Williams to Speak at Alabama Family Law Seminar
Like several other professions, e.g., doctors, accountants, etc., lawyers have to complete yearly continuing education to stay abreast of...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 3, 2022
- 3 min
Football or fútbol? In child custody, which parent gets to decide what sport a child plays?
As the United States sees continued success in the #WorldCup, I’m sure you were wondering, hypothetically, what if Christian Pulisic’s...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
What a Changing Job Market Means for Your Child Custody Case and Your Community
“How can you serve?” You don’t answer that question with a piece of paper. -- The Wall Street Journal reports that employers are...
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