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...
stephen91043
- 4 days ago
- 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...
stephen91043
- 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...
stephen91043
- 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 3
- 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...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 1
- 1 min
A More Affordable Child Custody Representation Strategy – Foxtrot Foundations™
Worried about affording your #ChildCustody representation? You’re not alone, and we understand. Standing up for yourself in your Child...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 31
- 1 min
Child Custody Devotional – Nature and the Smallness of You
“In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Dealing with DHR in Child Custody? Do you listen to your Doctor or your Social Worker?
DHR would rather you listen to your social worker than your doctor. DHR takes the position that Medically-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 20
- 1 min
Adoption – A New Child and a New Pal – Adoption in Madison County and Marshall County
When your family chooses to adopt, it’s not just you or your partner gaining a son or daughter. Whether it’s a new big sister to learn...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 8
- 2 min
Get the Mental Health You Need and Deserve in Child Custody and Co-Parenting (VIDEO)
If folks really want to talk about mental health then let’s talk about it. The reality is that folks with mental health challenges,...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 27
- 1 min
Is it a Child Custody problem or something else?
How can a Child Custody lawyer help solve your problem? Maybe there are financial issues and you don’t have the resources to be effective...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 13
- 1 min
Celebrating the Adoption Journey at Foxtrot Family Law
Congratulations and our utmost gratitude to two committed parents, one courageous young lady (and one purple-haired paralegal) who are...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 6
- 1 min
What to Expect in your Child Custody and Co-Parenting Case
If you hire Foxtrot, will you “win?" We can’t be sure, sorry. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ BUT, if we have the opportunity to work with you and your family,...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 3
- 1 min
Happy Workiversary to Veronica Kanka – Legal Assistant with our Child Custody Team
It’s an exciting #FoxtrotFriday as we celebrate the 1 year #workiversary of Veronica Kanka joining our team. Veronica helps our clients...
Stephen Williams
- May 31
- 2 min
In Child Custody, You Can’t Change Lemons into Oranges
You know the aphorism, so why does everyone keep telling #CoParents and caring relatives in #ChildCustody cases that we have to change...
Stephen Williams
- May 28
- 1 min
Case Law Update – CAUTION – Lose Time AND Your Appeal for this Simple Mistake (VIDEO)
What are parties and trial courts missing that is leaving them waiting MONTHS for an appellate opinion that only puts EVERYONE back at...
Stephen Williams
- May 27
- 1 min
Learn the Pitfalls of the Flat Fee, “Uncontested” Divorce - Talkin' Laws and Drinkin' Claws (VIDEO)
What can go wrong with a flat fee, “uncontested” divorce? A lot more than you might think. As Josh Holcomb in our Guntersville office...
Stephen Williams
- May 22
- 2 min
Child Custody Devotional – What We Don’t Do
Christians call them devotionals. Marcus Aurelius called them mediations. A successful podcast, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, adopted...
Stephen Williams
- May 20
- 1 min
For Child Custody and Co-Parenting, Use a Different Messaging Service (VIDEO)
Wanna keep your child custody and co-parenting life separate from the day-to-day life you’re building for yourself and your children? You...