Child Custody

Fathers have equal rights and obligations towards their children as mothers. However, establishing a father’s rights in Alabama is not always straightforward. Depending on the circumstances, fathers may need to go to court to establish paternity, obtain partial custody, or seek visitation rights. The Alabama paternity lawyers at Summit Family Law explain some rules for fathers seeking

Alabama law outlines an extensive list of factors that the judge must consider when deciding a custody case and creating a parenting plan in their family court. They generally rule based on what they believe serves the child’s best interests. The most important factors could vary from case to case. Your Alabama divorce lawyer knows

Child custody arrangements can be very complicated. The old format of getting the kids one weekend every fortnight is not very functional and does not let you be a part of every part of your child’s life. So, many parents are looking out for options that help out dividing time in a more evenly way:

Co-parenting with an ex isn’t easy—especially if they won’t abide by the custodial arrangement. In that situation, you have options. For instance, a child custody attorney can send your ex a letter, asking them to follow the arrangement. You could also file a motion in court or attend mediation sessions. Seeking legal help can make

Under Alabama law, both parents have a right to reasonable visitation with their child. After divorce, the parenting plan will likely award joint legal and physical custody of any children. However, one parent serves as the primary physical custodian. The other parent will presumably receive a schedule for reasonable visitation when they will pick up

Time Sharing in Child Custody Cases? Many parents understand that time-sharing with their child’s other parent will be a reality after separation and divorce. Most Alabama divorce decrees include joint legal custody and joint physical custody. While one parent has primary physical custody, the laws generally support regular visitation with the other parent. This is

Child Custody: What is it? Child custody is the term Alabama family courts use to refer to several topics related to guardianship of minor children. Courts determine custody during divorce, paternity cases, or other petitions. Custody deals with both the legal and practical aspects of guardianship, including decision-making, visitation, and who serves as the child’s

There may come a time when you want to move with your children. However, it’s not as simple as choosing a new home and moving away. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn how relocation affects child custody.   What is relocation? Relocation is a simple term that refers to the action of moving to a