Stephen Williams
Holiday-Themed Family Law Drama from Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
Scalding tea, and some informative, Christmas-themed case law from the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on a #FoxtrotFriday. No chance the...
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Stephen Williams
- Dec 8, 2021
- 1 min
What’s in a Name in Child Custody? Who Decides? (VIDEO)
What’s in a name? Is it that big a deal? Jesus thought so. When He changed someone’s name that changed that person’s whole identity,...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
#GivingTuesday – Help Foxtrot Support Not One More Alabama
Click the logo below on #GivingTuesday, 2021-11-30, and Foxtrot will match your donation to Not One More Alabama up to a total of $500....
Stephen Williams
- Nov 24, 2021
- 2 min
Your Child Custody Experience – Your Circle of Influence (EXERCISE)
Who influences your life? How so? To what extent? Is this someone you’re stuck with, for better or worse, e.g., your child, hopefully? Is...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
Two Foxtrot Child Custody Lawyers Rated by Super Lawyers®
It’s Super Lawyers® season and our team @ Foxtrot wants to thank the colleagues and clients who have rated our #ChildCustody lawyers...
Stephen Williams
- Nov 21, 2021
- 1 min
In Child Custody, Get Mad…then Get Curious
We’re not going to tell you not to get mad in your #ChildCustody case. It’s gonna happen; that’s okay and totally normal. Getting mad,...
Stephen Williams
- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
Child Custody Devotional – Proverbs 3:5
…lean not on your own understanding. ~ Proverbs 3:5 ~ We’ve written before that the Dirtiest Word in Child Custody was “Understand,” how...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Foxtrot garners 3rd Child Custody Appellate Win in 2021
Not all #ChildCustody lawyers do appeals. They are challenging, time consuming and a toss up on a good day. Just last Friday, though, and...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 26, 2021
- 1 min
Take a Step Back in Child Custody and Co-Parenting (VIDEO)
We’ve all heard about “taking one step forward and two steps back.” It sure can feel like that in #ChildCustody and #CoParenting. You’ve...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
In Child Custody, it’s about Energy Management, not Time Management
How long does it take to share a laugh? A hug that doesn’t feel obligatory to one or both huggers? (sad but happens more than you think)...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
Are You in the Child Custody Wild West?
Are you in the #ChildCustody Wild West? Does the father listed on a birth certificate have rights regarding the child without a marriage...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
Four Tips for Back to School Child Custody and Co-Parenting
Dealing with your child’s education can be difficult for Co-Parents, especially those in the midst of #ChildCustody disputes. BUT, just...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
Answers on Avvo – DHR – Foster Parent Adoption – Support – Relocation? (VIDEO)
Answers on Avvo – Does DHR want the Foster Parents to adopt your baby? – Gonna have to pay Child Support for a Child you never knew...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Cocaine Cut with Fentanyl Coming to a Child Custody Case Near You
WARNING… NPR, other media outlets and Foxtrot’s own grapevine are reflecting the prevalence of powder cocaine cut with or containing...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 22, 2021
- 1 min
Know this Term when Dealing with DHR or CPS in Child Custody (VIDEO)
We lawyers are bad on terminology, but DHR may be even worse. You hear terms like Safety Plan and ISP and we’re gonna go over those if we...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
Having Perspective in a Salty Child Custody Case (VIDEO)
How often does someone or some situation pour salt in your life? On the wounds from a difficult relationship or challenge in...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
Everyone Else’s Dreamworld in Child Custody and Co-Parenting
Live in a #coparenting dreamworld of bubblegum and patient, understanding, respectful, flexible folks on the Other Side of your...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 18, 2021
- 1 min
Child Custody – Father’s Day’s Fundamental Principle
Happy #fathersday2021. Did you know…? ~ “It is the policy of this state to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Child Custody “Morality Clause” Reversible on Appeal
In honor of June 9th, we wanted to remind everyone that the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals overturned a trial court’s ruling that “a...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 5, 2021
- 1 min
What’s your Child Custody Vision? Your Child Custody Mission?
Vision involves logistics, planning, and tactics. That’s important, but it’s the easy part. Mission is based on your values. Really...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 3, 2021
- 1 min
Update on Refundable $30 Deposit to Book Child Custody Consultation (VIDEO)
Do you guys still do complimentary consultations? Yes. Then why do I have to put up $30? To help protect your time slot from folks that...
Stephen Williams
- May 15, 2021
- 2 min
Child Custody Devotional – “Happy” is Over
An article by the founder of https://positivepsychology.com/ caught my eye, “Why You Should Have Never Had Kids (If You Want To Be Happy,...
Stephen Williams
- May 3, 2021
- 1 min
Thank you, Teachers! May the Fourth be with You.
It’s #teacherappreciationday and #maythefourth. So eternal gratitude to Ms. Hamilton, who named me Student of the Year in her 7th grade...
Stephen Williams
- May 2, 2021
- 1 min
Child Custody Introduction and Getting Started (VIDEO)
Updating our website and making sure folks have a solid introduction to who we are and what we’re about at Foxtrot Family Law. ~ You can...
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