It is clear why individuals in Alabama and elsewhere get married. They likely see a long future of love with their partner, until death do them part. It is also clear that not all marriages last. Divorce has been part of society for almost as long as the institution...
Safety is a top priority for drivers. We shop for cars with high safety ratings; we obey traffic laws and speed limits; we wear our seat belts. But if you are a passenger, there is something else you can do to stay safe in a car: choose your seat wisely. Location,...
In Birmingham and throughout Alabama, people have experienced inordinate struggles due to the unforeseen circumstances since early-2020. To help them account for issues like job loss, diminished income, medical expenses and more, protections were implemented so people...
For the first time, Alabama residents for whom a long-ago conviction for certain crimes continues to burden their lives have the opportunity for a second chance. A conviction for a low-level offense can follow you for years in all sorts of ways. Even though you served...
Innocent until proven guilty. This is a phrase that is repeated throughout every legal drama in theaters and TV, and it is a concept that is a fundamental U.S. right. Similarly, the right to an attorney to ensure the process of determining guilt is fair is also a...
Alabama motorists give implied consent and agree to undergo breath and blood tests for suspected drunk driving when they obtain their driver’s licenses. A new law in this state expands implied consent for saliva or oral fluid tests for determining whether a motorist...
There are many decisions that parents in Alabama need to make for their children as they raise them. These include day to day decisions and major decisions such as which schools they will attend or the medical care that they will receive. These decisions need to be...
Being arrested on criminal allegations in Mobile and throughout Alabama can cause many challenges in a person’s life. Not only might they face consequences such as jail time and fines, but they could also be confronted with professional problems and a negative...
Most Mobile area residents have at least one credit card. In fact, the average American has four credit cards. Making monthly payments on these credit cards can be challenging for some people, especially if they have lost their job or have many other unexpected...
The pause on student loan payments, precipitated by the current recession, has provided financial relief for many Americans. Since March 2020, borrowers have experienced forbearance on all loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education. This arrangement not only...
