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Do I need an Expungement, or Pardon, or both?
According to news reports, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for the second year running promised to pardon those convicted of minor marijuana offenses in the city. Woodfin made the announcement in a tweeted video on

What are your rights when DHR is at your door?
“USA TODAY asked 10 attorneys who represent parents in Florida dependency cases to share insight on parents’ rights and provide general tips on navigating a child protective investigation. While many of their suggestions are

Fences make good neighbors
The location of boundaries between parcels of land is one of the more misunderstood areas of law by the public-at-large. “BUT MY DEED SAYS. . .!” Many lawsuits (and regularly arrests) began with these

Joint Physical Custody in Alabama: The Importance of Co-Parenting Following Divorce
A common misconception of physical custody of children following a divorce is that the term “joint physical custody” means that both parents split time with the children 50/50. Oftentimes, a joint physical custody schedule

Who owns the engagement ring?
In December of 2021, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released Hattaway v. Coulter, an opinion concerning engagement rings. Believe it or not, engagement rings are often at the middle of divorce proceedings, and Hattaway goes to

AL Supreme Court: You can commit adultery even after you file for divorce.
Frequently, clients ask me whether they can date after they have separated from their spouse from their spouse, but before a final divorce order is rendered. The Alabama Supreme Court provided their opinion on
And the Eviction Ban is off, again. Rental Assistance is Available for Landlords and Tenants.
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Biden administration’s order extending the federal eviction moratorium to a large swath of the country, in a decision expected by both legal scholars and the White House. Therefore, landlords
Welcome our newest Associate Attorney
Please welcome our newest associate attorney, Phil Fikes. Phil excelled at Faulkner School of Law where he served as Senior Editor of the Faulkner Law Review and was also the champion of multiple trial
And the CDC COVID eviction”ban” is back in effect in Alabama.
After allowing the Trump era CDC eviction moratorium to expire this past weekend, the CDC has now reinstated a modified “ban.” As reported here, On August 3, 2021, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the
Of $237 million given by Congress; the Alabama Housing Finance Authority has distributed just $4.4 million
Per this AL.com article, Of the $237 million it was given by Congress; the Alabama Housing Finance Authority has distributed just $4.4 million to help people like Dukes avoid eviction. Of 14,651 people who’ve
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