Charlotte Christian

Charlotte Christian is the founder of Summit Family Law, a divorce and custody firm with offices in Birmingham and Huntsville. She represents Alabama clients in divorce, child custody, alimony, and property division matters, with particular focus on contested cases and the financial complexities that come with them. Charlotte holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Temple University Beasley School of Law and a Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law. She is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, a selective program founded by trial attorney Gerry Spence that trains lawyers in courtroom advocacy and client-centered representation. Charlotte writes about Alabama family law to help clients understand the process, weigh their options, and make informed decisions during one of the most difficult chapters of their lives.

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Dividing Retirement and Pensions in a Lauderdale County Divorce

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florence, Alabama?

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Florence? Lauderdale County Timelines Explained

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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High-Asset Divorce in Shelby County: Complex Estates in Alabama’s Wealthiest County

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Shelby County? The Docket Reality and the Levers That Move Cases

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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Shelby County Child Custody After HB 229: The Joint Custody Presumption on a Crowded Docket

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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Filing for Divorce in Shelby County: The Columbiana Courthouse, No Standing Order, and the First 30 Days

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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Who Gets the Pets in an Alabama Divorce?

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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Supervised Visitation in Alabama: When Courts Order It and How It Ends

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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