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Prenuptial Agreements: Not Just for the Wealthy – A Guide for Every Family
Introduction: The recent news about basketball legend Michael Jordan’s prenuptial agreement with Yvette Prieto, protecting his $3.5 billion fortune, has brought the topic of prenuptial agreements into the limelight. While such high-profile cases may
After a stranger tried to take a Black family’s land, they spent 12 years fighting to get it back
Michael Robinson didn’t realize his family owned a sizable chunk of land until a complete stranger sued them nearly 12 years ago. In 2012, a man named James E. Deshler II sued members of
Carlee Russell, Found Guilty of Faking Her Own Kidnapping, Rolls the Dice with Appeal to Circuit Court
In a bizarre turn of events, Carlee Russell has been found guilty of faking her own kidnapping in Alabama but, per news reports, her attorney indicates that she will appeal. The story that has
The Blind Side’s Michael Oher and the Complex World of Conservatorships: A Look at Alabama’s Process
The 2009 film “The Blind Side” portrayed the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a young man from a challenging background who found support and love in the Tuohy family. Part of this story

Why your deed isn’t proof that you own your land
When it comes to real property ownership, the deed is a vital document that serves as proof of your legal rights to a piece of land or a building. However, what many people
Opening the Door
by Phil Fikes, Associate Attorney Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard, State of South Carolina vs. Alex Murdaugh, high-profile cases that have gone to trial in the last year and the whole world was able
County to receive $150,000 in Opioid class action lawsuit
CLAY COUNTY, AL – At the December 12, 2022 Commission meeting, Accounts Payable Linda Varner gave a report on where they were with the county’s participation in the Opioid class action lawsuit. Linda explained
REDEEMER ACT and Expungements in Alabama
by Jim Golden, It’s that time of year again- the time where we set goals for our new and improved selves. Whether it’s to exercise more, lose weight, or chart a new course, studies
Do I Need an Estate Plan If I’m Not Rich? YES!
We are often asked, “Do I need an estate plan if I’m not rich?” and every time we respond the same way: “Absolutely!” Although most of us have likely never considered it, we
Podcast: Expungement in Alabama
Attorney Tyler Sims joins the podcast to discuss developments in the law of Expungements in Alabama with host Jacy Fisher.
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