The Alabama Family Law Blog Has a New Look
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Michael Sherman.
Welcome back! I hope you will consider adding your thoughts or questions to the comment sections of our Alabama divorce and family law articles. Also, you can contact me directly by visiting the Contact Page. Thanks again for returning to our site.Well, I FINALLY, got around to updating the blog. Those that have been [...]
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The Style of Your Divorce Lawyer: The Lamb, the Pit Bull and the Fox
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Michael Sherman.
I am frequently asked by prospective divorce clients if I will be aggressive… or a pit bull… or a shark. They phrase it differently. But, many folks facing divorce think that what they need is the most aggressive divorce lawyer in Alabama (or whatever jurisdiction they happen to be in).
In my years of divorce practice [...]
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What is mediation?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Michael Sherman.
Mediation is a process where a neutral third person (in Alabama it is usually a lawyer trained in mediation) assists the parties in resolving the issues in their divorce case. Mediation is not binding, which means that the mediator does not make decisions about the case. The mediator’s role is to try to facilitate an [...]
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Can I Change Lawyers?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Michael Sherman.
Yes, ultimately it is your decision to work with the lawyer you choose. But, you should understand that switching lawyers in the middle of the case can (and likely will) costs you more money and may lead to delays in getting the case to trial as the new lawyer has to get up to speed.
You [...]
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Are the fees I pay my divorce lawyer deductible?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Michael Sherman.
Only those fees paid to your divorce lawyer that are directly attributable to tax advice and/or related to the production of taxable income (such as alimony) can be deducted.
You may want to ask your lawyer at the conclusion of the case if she can give you a breakdown of what portion of the fee you [...]