Stephen Williams
When Can I Appeal my DHR Child Custody Case?
One of the many reasons parents and caring relatives get confused in DHR cases is because they don’t know when Juvenile Court judgments...
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Stephen Williams
- Feb 12, 2020
- 1 min
Stephen Williams
- Feb 7, 2020
- 1 min
Are Mothers Really “Favored” in Child Custody Cases?
“There can be no doubt that our Nation has had a long and unfortunate history of sex discrimination. Traditionally, such discrimination...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 5, 2020
- 1 min
Answers on Avvo – What if DHR/CPS Has a Grudge Against Me in my Child Custody Case? (VIDEO)
Think DHR has a grudge against you? I’ve got good news. Chances are, the answer is no…because DHR doesn’t know you. They’ve got a...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 31, 2020
- 1 min
Met with Top-Notch Bankruptcy Attorney…for his Podcast!
Ron Sykstus is the OG. If it can be done or could be done in Consumer Bankruptcy, Consumer Protection, Veteran’s Benefits and Security...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
Foxtrot Fanmail on Representing Drug Addicts in Child Custody Cases
We get fanmail like this from time to time. We’re grateful for any opportunity to reflect on our values at Foxtrot Family Law and how the...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 24, 2020
- 2 min
Some Advice from Your Child Custody Caddie at St. Andrews
Here’s a lighthearted anecdote for a #FoxtrotFriday. We’re not here to judge and we don’t judge. When you meet and work with us you are...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 30, 2019
- 7 min
Alabama’s Grandparent Visitation Statutes
Have you ever read Alabama’s Grandparent Visitation laws? It’s a complicated issue because the Court will not only consider the best...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 14, 2019
- 4 min
Paternal Relatives’ Objections to Termination of Dad’s Child Custody Rights Overruled for Now
Really, really sad fact pattern / story including violence against family members and children considered by the Court of Civil Appeals...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 8, 2019
- 2 min
Sunday Child Custody Devotional – Empathy and Luke 9:23
“If any man would come after me, let him deny himself…” Luke 9:23 Leadership in Child Custody and Co-Parenting is not about power,...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 9, 2019
- 3 min
Appellate Court in Child Custody Case Divided Over Grandparent Visitation Claim
The future of Grandparent Visitation in Alabama is uncertain after ruling released last month on October 11th, 2019, in which the Alabama...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 9, 2019
- 4 min
Has the Supreme Court Ever Ruled on Child Custody Issues?
Yes, and it’s a good thing they have. The United States Constitution doesn’t explicitly say a darn thing about Child Custody. So, like...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 7, 2019
- 2 min
Child Custody is Not About Communication
Ironically, many people pay mere lip service to communication, talking about how important it is without really understanding what it...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 4, 2019
- 2 min
Is Your “Free Speech” Focused on Your Mission?
What does free speech have to do with pizza? We’ll get there…We’re big fans of the first amendment, free speech and self-expression. I...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 2, 2019
- 2 min
Online “Emotional” Affair No Excuse in Recent Divorce/Family Law Ruling
A recent case before the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reviewed whether there is an important distinction, when it comes to fault in...
Stephen Williams
- Oct 28, 2019
- 3 min
Go to the Source in Your Child Custody Case
Tough love, today…Why are we asking the Other Side for records or information we can go straight to the source and retrieve ourselves. Do...
Stephen Williams
- Oct 22, 2019
- 5 min
Answers on Avvo – Can my child’s father get custody when just getting out of jail? (VIDEO)
Hey guys, it’s Stephen managing partner with Foxtrot family law. Little bit dressed down today, working from home. We’re going to answer...
Stephen Williams
- Oct 20, 2019
- 3 min
Appellate Court in Child Custody Case Upholds Right to Refuse DHR Drug Tests
In a ruling just released on 2019-10-18, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals overturned a trial court’s Termination of Parental Rights of...
Stephen Williams
- Oct 13, 2019
- 5 min
The Definition(s) of Child Custody (ˈchī(-ə)ld \ ˈkə-stə-dē) in Alabama
Committed parents and caring relatives, and even several lawyers and judges, routinely misunderstand and misapply the legal definitions...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 20, 2019
- 4 min
Dealing with DHR in Child Custody: Can DHR Talk to My Child at School?
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to your family’s specific situation. To be informed...
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