Stephen Williams
Can I Get an “Amen” Agreement in Child Custody?
Do you know what the word “amen” actually means? Merriam-Webster calls it “solemn ratification” and “hearty approval,” and it translates...
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Stephen Williams
- Sep 6, 2019
- 3 min
Enjoy Game Day in Child Custody
Coach Foxtrot here. You guys ever get a pop quiz in school? Were you excited about it? How about a test you knew was coming up and...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 31, 2019
- 3 min
Dealing with DHR: a Child Custody Thought Experiment
Ever listen to a true crime podcast? watch a true crime documentary or police procedural on Netflix? I thought so. How many times have...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 28, 2019
- 1 min
Child Custody Questions & Answers on Avvo
Answered some new questions on Avvo today. Click the picture to learn more about Child Custody or click around to find other free,...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 5, 2019
- 4 min
Three of the Most Frequently Asked Questions in Child Custody
I am confident, in fact I’m sure, that I am not the first one to write such a list. In fact I’ll include links at the bottom to other...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 14, 2019
- 3 min
Do YOU in your Child Custody case.
Are you the weird kid? Good. Me, too. The saddest question I get so very often is what people need to DO to be effective in their Child...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 11, 2019
- 3 min
What Medical Marijuana Means for Child Custody Cases in Alabama
I’ll take excuses that don’t get anywhere with Child Custody judges for $1000, Alex… – What is “but this is legal in like 13 states.” (33...
Stephen Williams
- May 23, 2019
- 4 min
Ambiguity in Child Custody Agreements or Orders
An agreement to have an agreement is not an agreement. The biggest trap folks can fall into in a Child Custody case is being told that...
Stephen Williams
- Mar 14, 2019
- 2 min
Are you selfish enough in Child Custody and Co-Parenting?
Don’t worry. If you’re not, someone else will be. If you are, I’m confident someone is telling you that you are too selfish. You are too...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 22, 2019
- 4 min
Common Misconceptions in Child Custody – “Primary” Physical Custody
A big part of our mission at Foxtrot Family Law is to educate our community about the resources available to committed parents and caring...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 2, 2019
- 3 min
Three Things Bill Murray Taught Us in Groundhog Day
It’s a classic. You’ve seen it. And if you’ve seen it once you’ve seen it a dozen times…literally…because, news flash, it’s a bit...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 1, 2019
- 1 min
In Child Custody, Answers are Easy – Solutions are Hard
Answered a question on Avvo (pretty much Facebook for lawyers) that reflects an issue that I see often in Child Custody. People look for...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 26, 2019
- 3 min
Freedom = Quality > Quantity in Child Custody
Do you think more time with your child is going to make that relationship better? more fulfilling? Do you think handing more money to...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 15, 2019
- 2 min
The Big Difference Between Politics and Child Custody
Or at least what it should be. Politics is a race to the bottom. Child Custody, if it’s a “race” at all, is a race to the top. Politics,...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 21, 2018
- 5 min
Dealing with DHR, Part 2 – Can DHR come in my home?
disclaimer: This article discusses general information and should in no way be considered legal advice. This is surgery. Don’t act on...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 8, 2018
- 4 min
Need a hero in your Child Custody case? It’s not your lawyer.
Look in the mirror. Better yet, or at least more readily, open up the camera on your phone and hit that cyclone button for selfie mode....
Stephen Williams
- Nov 4, 2018
- 3 min
WAAY 31 Law Call Recap, Part 1
I am grateful that my good friend, Tommy Siniard, and his team at Siniard Timberlake & League trusted our expertise enough to have me as...
Stephen Williams
- Oct 4, 2018
- 3 min
Principles before Position
Why do we react the way we do to our circumstances, our interactions or even the daily news? Why does the same set of factual information...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 19, 2018
- 4 min
Dealing with DHR, Part 1 – DHR is Law Enforcement
This the first post in a series we’re doing on Child Custody and Child Support cases involving DHR. We’ll update this post and others...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 24, 2018
- 2 min
Be 30x Less Efficient and Win as a Parent?
Yes, that’s right. This short post today provides some perspective and a practical information regarding how to slow down, take as much...
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