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Understanding the Alabama Criminal Appeals Process After a Criminal Conviction
If you or someone you know has been convicted of a crime in Alabama, it is not necessarily the end of the road. You still have the right to appeal the conviction. While we like to think that we live in a country where the justice system is perfect and the right...
Why Google Is Not A Substitute for a Licensed Attorney
It seems like many of us try to use the internet as a substitute for professional assistance far too often these days. Car is making a strange noise. Ask siri. Sink is backed up. Look it up on YouTube. Car is making a strange noise.Ask siri. You have some strange...
Agricola law is a father-daughter story with quite a twist
Photo: Al and Barbi Agricola (1989) Barbi Agricola was quite literally born to be an attorney. The youngest of three children, her father, Al, was serving as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama when she was a baby and, by the time she started...
When do i not need a divorce lawyer?
Truthfully, not every divorcing couple requires a divorce lawyer. Some divorces are mutual and even amicable.Even when kids are involved, parents often can agree that it is best for the child to see his or her parents equal amounts and they can peacefully divorce and...
What divorce means for your estate
Divorce results in numerous changes for you and your family but it also results in changes to your life in ways you may not immediately consider. Estate planning and benefits are usually not top of mind when you are finalizing your divorce, but they should be....
Custody and school issues
Picking out new school clothes and school supplies, meeting new teachers, and adjusting schedules can make getting the kids back to school stressful for any family, but for divorced parents, this time can be even more stressful as custody issues can often impact...
Find the right divorce lawyer early
When things start getting messy, it is important to find a local divorce lawyer as soon as possible. Be sure to let your divorce attorney know what you want. If you want her to negotiate a peaceful settlement, let her know. If you need her to go to court and fight for...
Five Reasons To Hire A Divorce Lawyer
If your spouse has been abusive verbally, sexually, emotionally, or physically towards you or your children, hiring a divorce attorney is essential. If you fear your spouse might harm you or your children during the divorce, get a temporary restraining order and seek...
What to do after a divorce
Just because the divorce is finalized and you are, hopefully, happy with the results, doesn’t mean you’re done with your divorce lawyer. Sometimes exes do not hold up their end of the agreement, and other times legal paperwork still needs to be taken care of, For...