by Jason P. Bailey | Sep 20, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law
Divorce is a financial event as much as it is an emotional one. Typically, divorce means the same income now has to support two sets of household expenses instead of one: two mortgages instead of one; two insurance payments instead of one; etc. Two households means... 
by Jason P. Bailey | Sep 18, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law
One of the main jobs of the judge in a divorce is to divide the martial estate. The marital estate is a container of everything you and your spouse own together in – your assets. The assets of the marital estate are distinguished from each party’s... 
by Jason P. Bailey | Sep 16, 2019 | Appeals, Family Law
“You filed your appeal too late,” is a common refrain from the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. In August the court dismissed an estate appeal that was filed too late. Before that, the court dismissed a late filed divorce appeal on what the court itself... 
by Jason P. Bailey | Feb 1, 2019 | Appeals, Custody
Lose Custody for Discovery Violation? Can you lose custody of your children because you failed to provide copies of your bank records, tax documents, and other information? The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in Pace v. Smith essentially said “Yes, you... 
by Jason P. Bailey | Jan 13, 2019 | Appeals, Child Support
In K.A.B. v. J.D.B., a mother with narcolepsy had her children removed and custody ultimately awarded to the father. Mother challenged several aspects of the case, including an alleged failure to hold a 72 hour hearing. At the end of the case, the mother appeal, but... 
by Jason P. Bailey | Jan 6, 2019 | Appeals, Child Support
Children are expensive, and the importance of prompt, regular payment of child support to a custodial parent cannot be overstated. However, Browne House Law has appealed a child support modification on behalf of a parent whose child support obligation was decided...