The Alsobrook Law Firm is located in Opelika, AL and serves clients in and around Opelika, Loachapoka, Auburn, Salem, Waverly, Cusseta, Smiths, Barbour County, Bullock County, Calhoun County, Chambers County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Coosa County, Dale County, Elmore County, Henry County, Lee County, Macon County, Montgomery County, Pike County, Randolph County, Russell County, Talladega County and Tallapoosa County.
FIRM LOCATION
114 N 9th Street
Opelika, AL 36801
Telephone:
334.737.3718
Fax:
334.737.3716
Viewing Divorce as a Growth Experience
/in divorce /by Alsobrook Law GroupFew things can sap your confidence like a divorce does. The fact that you could not keep your marital life intact can shatter your self-esteem and make you feel depressed. However, as bleak as things might seem, divorce is not the end of the road. Regardless of your age, there is much to look forward […]
Reasons Why Field Sobriety Tests Are Unreliable
/in DUI /by Alsobrook Law GroupField sobriety tests (FSTs) are a set of nationally recognized and standardized tests that are commonly used by police officers in Auburn, Alabama to determine whether or not a person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While it is claimed that these tests are scientifically designed to assess a person’s balance, coordination, and […]
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Alabama?
/in divorce /by Alsobrook Law GroupAlabama is one of the states that would prefer you take your divorce matter more slowly, and they enforce this with a mandatory waiting period. How long a divorce takes in Alabama, however, depends on several factors, chief among them whether you and your spouse can agree on major issues. Alabama’s Cooling Off Period Alabama […]
How to Deal with a First-Time DUI Arrest in Auburn
/in DUI /by Alsobrook Law GroupDriving under the influence (DUI) is a grave offense in Alabama. If a law enforcement agent stops you on suspicion of DUI and your blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds 0.08, you will face an arrest. The penalties you are likely to face when caught driving under the influence include a fine, driver’s license suspension, and/or […]
How Divorce Affects Your Student Loan Debt
/in divorce /by Alsobrook Law GroupMostly, the stress and anxiety around divorce proceedings leave people unprepared for the financial consequences of a divorce. The emotional complications arising out of divorce litigation often take precedence over financial matters. However, if you are in the middle of divorce proceedings, you also need to realize the importance of money matters and address them […]
How Child Passengers Affect a DUI Charge in Auburn
/in DUI /by David MatineThere is perhaps no bigger blunder you can make than driving under the influence, when you have a child as a passenger with you in the car. You will invite grave consequences for this gross violation of law, whether you are traveling with your own child or any other child under your care and supervision. […]
How to Deal with Retaliatory Behaviors in Co-Parenting
/in family law /by Alsobrook Law GroupAfter a separation or divorce, most parents set aside the pain of a failed relationship and try to focus on the needs of their children. However, there are people who are unable to build a conducive co-parenting relationship for the sake of their children. A fractious relationship with your ex can make co-parenting much more […]
Do Stay-At-Home Dads Have a Better Chance for Child Custody in an Auburn Divorce?
/in child custody, family law /by AlsobrookMany individuals would like to believe the custody regulations in Auburn, AL are gender-neutral, which means that no preferential treatment is provided to either parent based on sex. In years prior, the state had seen a preference for awarding mothers custody of young children, which is known as the “tender years doctrine.” These kinds of […]
Who Gets to Keep the Pets During a Divorce?
/in divorce /by Alsobrook Law GroupDivorces are always challenging and typically involve contentious fights over certain assets. In an Auburn, AL divorce, one common dispute involves the family pet. Who gets to keep the pet? Some states have passed a new regulation that treats pets more like children during a divorce. In these states, courts consider the animal’s best interest […]
Navigating a Home Transfer During an Auburn Divorce
/in divorce /by Alsobrook Law GroupIf divorcing spouses can agree on who will keep their marital home, then the divorce decree will include that decision. However, if you and your partner decide that only you will keep the home, you will typically have to compensate your spouse for their share of the property’s equity. It is vital for you to […]