The Law Office of James R. Foley

Huntsville Divorce Lawyer

Family Law

Family law is a broad term used to refer to the many statutory laws and previous court decisions that affect families legally. The Law Office of James R. Foley has helped many families resolve the legal issues they face, including:

Divorce

Divorce is the most common legal action affecting families. While divorce must legally separate and divide a family and its assets, divorce does not need to destroy the emotional bonds amongst the family members, nor wipe out the family’s lifetime savings. Divorce can be contested or uncontested. Uncontested or contested divorce proceedings may be handled through mediation processes, such as collaborative divorce.

Mr. Foley can assist you with resolving divorce matters in a manner so you can focus on what the future holds for you and your family. Mr. Foley's philosophy in handling divorce cases recognizes that people should be treated respectfully while going through one of the most difficult times in life.

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Child custody

Child custody and visitation are among the most complex and sensitive areas of family law because they involve your children. Alabama courts typically order one of three kinds of custody. These include temporary custody, physical custody, and legal custody. Slowly but surely the courts are recognizing the importance of divorcing fathers. More than ever before, men are being awarded custody of their children in contested cases. The Law Office of James R. Foley provides compassionate, patient and knowledgeable legal counsel in resolving legal matters related to child custody.

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Marital agreements

In the state of Alabama, marital agreements may include any of the following:

  • Divorce agreements
  • Prenuptial agreement upon which a marriage is entered into
  • Postnuptial agreement entered into after the couple is married
  • Agreements relating to common law marriages

For assistance with understanding the details of these types of agreements, as well as determining what course of action will best meet your goals, consult with Huntsville divorce attorney, James R. Foley. During a free initial consultation, we can discuss options and chart a course for moving forward.

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Reach out to the Huntsville law firm of James R. Foley today

Contact James R. Foley for an experienced, reliable and effective divorce lawyer in Huntsville about your legal needs. Use the online form or call 256-513-6396 today.