For all Domestic Relations / Family Law cases, there will be an $80.00 consultation fee.
Whether you are anticipating the joys of adoption or experiencing the pain of marital conflict, the attorneys at Alsobrook Law Group in Opelika, create effective solutions tailored to your specific needs. We are committed to protecting and preserving the rights of individuals and families in Opelika and surrounding communities in matters involving divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, adoption, paternity, domestic violence and other family law matters. We also provide family law services in Auburn.
We understand that every family has a unique set of dynamics, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution that applies to every situation. Oftentimes, it is not a question of just winning or losing. There are other factors that need to be considered as well, such as the preservation of important family relationships. We work closely with our clients, taking the time to listen and understand their specific needs, so we can develop resolutions that effectively address their needs and fully protect their interests.
Alabama has several no-fault grounds for divorce, such as incompatibility, so that obtaining a dissolution of the marriage is not a difficult matter. However, there are many issues to be decided when granting a divorce decree that will affect the parties for years to come. These may include:
There are several other issues that need to be considered during a divorce as well. For example, in situations when couples have significant assets, they often have a more complicated financial picture; which may include a family owned or closely held business, real estate holdings, stock options, retirement accounts, international investments, and many others. In cases like these, there may be a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that needs to be followed during the distribution of assets and dividing such assets will almost always incur tax consequences.
Another case in which there could be complications is a divorce with a special needs child. With these types of cases, support payments often need to be altered to account for the increased medical expenses the child has. Additional considerations are also required with parenting plans, because special needs children are not always able to travel back and forth between parents as often as other kids.
If any of these or other matters are contested, it is up to the judge to rule on how they will be dealt with, based on the evidence and arguments presented by the parties through their attorneys. Our divorce attorneys work to resolve any contested issues through family mediation and negotiations, to craft a solution that is mutually satisfactory and will work in the long-term without the need to go to court for enforcement. It is generally best to resolve these issues between you and your spouse, because it is less costly this way and you are more likely to come up with a “win-win” solution that everyone can live with.
All that said, if litigation is necessary to achieve a suitable result, we will aggressively advocate for the rights of our clients during this process. We utilize our courtroom skills to deliver a persuasive, passionate and effective case to the judge, and we will leave no facts uncovered and no assets unaccounted for.
Life goes on after divorce. Things change, and when there is a significant change in circumstances, it may be appropriate to revisit the terms and conditions of the original divorce decree. If you have already gone through the divorce process but need modifications of the divorce decree, we can help. These post-divorce modifications can often be difficult, but we help parties when a change in circumstances warrant a change in the custody or support arrangement.
One of the most gratifying roles for a family law attorney is helping families grow and come together through the adoption process. But the process is not always simple and not always without controversy. Vesting parental rights in new parents may require the termination of parental rights in the biological parents, which can involve complicated legal proceedings. Our attorneys help with private placement and international adoptions, agency adoptions and stepparent adoptions, handling the complex legal procedures and frustrating red tape so you can focus on welcoming and bonding with your new family member.
A child’s biological or legal father has the legal obligation to provide financial support and may also have the legal right to custody or visitation as well. When questions surround a child’s legal parentage, they often surface in the midst of a divorce, child custody dispute or child support determination. Our lawyers provide strong, effective advocacy to protect our clients’ rights and look out for their best interests in any paternity proceeding.
Domestic violence includes not only actual physical abuse, but also emotional abuse and threats of violence directed at a member of the family and committed by a spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend. We can help stop or prevent abuse with Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), which can be used to keep a harasser or abuser away from you and your children. As experienced family law and criminal defense lawyers, we also understand the rights of the accused and how allegations of domestic violence can impact a divorce in areas such as child custody, the payment of support, and even the division of property, including who gets to keep the family home.
Zachary D. Alsobrook is a partner in the Opelika law firm of Alsobrook Law Group, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense and DUI; divorce, child custody…
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.
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