What rights do Fathers have in Alabama? Even without a Court Order?
Fathers have the right to stand up for themselves and their children. There is some bad news but there’s also much better news. The bad...
stephen91043
- Nov 14
- 2 min
A Commitment to Marshall County Family Law...
Foxtrot Family Law has Marshall County Family Law in its DNA. The firm was founded in Guntersville on March 1, 2015 and, since that first...
stephen91043
- Nov 9
- 1 min
Needing a Family Lawyer in Madison, Alabama or a Child Custody Lawyer in Madison, Alabama...?
Our Family Lawyers and Child Custody Lawyers serve all of Madison, Alabama, whether in the court systems of Madison County or Limestone...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 6
- 4 min
Can a minor change their last name? (Answers on Avvo)
If you’re looking for a lawyer in your area for any particular legal need or opportunity, Avvo is a great site to check out. Avvo is like...
stephen91043
- Oct 28
- 1 min
(video) Trick or Treat Saturday (& Monday) for Child Custody / Co-Parenting Peace (and more candy!)
Plan ahead on how to handle Halloween in #childcustody and #coparenting. Be flexible; be present. Whether you celebrate on Saturday or...
stephen91043
- Oct 21
- 1 min
(video) Get a PRACTICAL perspective in your Child Custody, Divorce, DHR / CPS or Adoption Case…
Taking a PRACTICAL approach to #ChildCustody and #CoParenting can help you be more effective AND more EMOTIONALLY RESILIENT in a...
Stephen Williams
- Oct 4
- 3 min
Dads in Child Custody Cases, Do You Know the Answers to these 5 Simple Questions…?
Mothers are better at this (or at least Judges expect them to be), but that means it’s a perfect chance for Fathers to score extra credit...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 30
- 1 min
Foxtrot welcomes Child Custody, Divorce, DHR and Adoption lawyer, KEELY SMITH!!!
We’ve been waiting all week for a very special #FoxtrotFriday to celebrate KEELY SMITH passing the Alabama Bar Exam! KEELY is a lawyer!!!...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 23
- 1 min
Child Custody Quick Tips, Tools and Hacks #392 - Life Insurance
Part of being successful in Child Custody and Co-Parenting is just coming off like you have your $h*t together. Want 50/50 custody or...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Adoption in Albertville, Alabama
At Foxtrot, we’re proud to serve the unique Child Custody, Divorce, DHR or Adoption needs of clients who work for large companies in the...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Mother Granted Summary Judgment of Dismissal in DHR Child Custody Case Using DHR’s Own Court Report
“To the social worker’s credit, it was an accurate and well-prepared report. [The report] just didn’t support DHR’s case as of the date...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Can Family Law, Child Custody, Divorce or Adoption Trials in Alabama have Juries…?
Trials in Family Law, Divorce or Child Custody cases are what are called “Bench Trials.” That means the Judge is the only ‘finder of...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Alimony in Divorce - How Life Insurance Can, and CAN'T, Fit into a Divorce Agreement or Judgment...
Worried your soon-to-be ex-partner will walk out of your marriage with everything you’ve worked so hard to build for yourself and your...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 24
- 2 min
Communication with your Child Custody Lawyer at Foxtrot Family Law...
All lawyer jokes aside, the number one legitimate complaint folks have about their lawyers is communication. At Foxtrot, we utilize our...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 18
- 1 min
What our Child Custody, DHR and Divorce Clients are Saying…
We’ve got to tell you that these reviews are not an indication of future results, but our clients get to say whatever they want... ~ From...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Answers on Avvo - my child's grandparents say they've got court papers. How do I get copies?
Avvo is like a Facebook for Lawyers and the communities they serve. If you have a legal question, a real, live bar-certified lawyer can...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 11
- 1 min
Your Child Custody Case is Not a Quiz Show
Stephen Covey is credited with saying “to know and not TO DO is not to know.” So often in Child Custody our clients search for answers to...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 10
- 2 min
In Child Custody, Verbal abuse and Manipulation are not Co-Parenting
Verbal abuse and manipulation are not Co-Parenting, despite what the Other Side might call it. Real Co-Parenting is a good thing, but...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Emancipating a Child in Alabama
Can a Child be emancipated in Alabama? Yeah, kinda. We don’t call it that, there’s a pretty big hitch and it’s barely worth it, but it’s...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 7
- 1 min
The Freedom to Serve in Child Custody…
We always have a choice in Child Custody. We have the free will necessary to seek first to hurt, to threaten, to take and to decrease. We...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 6
- 3 min
No, We Won’t Help You Sue DHR and Here’s Why... (#1 that's not Child Custody)
We’re here to help you get your kids back from DHR. We’re here to stand up for your rights to raise your own children. We’re not here to...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Foxtrot’s Editorial Comments on the “DR” Definitions of Child Custody
1. Never rely solely on subsection (1), “Joint Custody.” Always use some version of subsections (2)-(5). Subsection (1) may be on the...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Standard Visitation and Child Custody Schedules
We’ve all heard of “every other weekend” visitation, but the nuances of holidays, birthdays, and any other logistical considerations in...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 2
- 1 min
Get a (Light) Grip in Your Child Custody Case
When I was growing up, there was a phrase we’d use when someone needed to calm down, “get a grip.” It was even a damn good Aerosmith...