A case involving same-sex adoption in Georgia is denied recognition in Alabama. The Alabama Supreme Court found the Decree of Adoption void because the parental rights of the biological mother were not termination prior to the adoption. The Court further… Read More ›
Appeal
Motion To Set Aside Judgment
Once a judgment is reached in a divorce or other domestic matter, litigants find themselves in a huge hole trying to get the judgment set aside (or for the court not to let the Final Order stand). Having a judgment… Read More ›
Post-Judgment Relief From Unfavorable Ruling
When a default judgment has been obtained or there has been a court ruling that has been unfavorable to a litigant, time is of the essence. A litigant should begin right away to seek to attack the judgment or appeal to a… Read More ›
Hire Court Reporter For Important Hearings
Litigants are given an option whether to have their hearing transcribed by the judge’s court reporter on the day and time of hearing. Litigants should strongly consider employing the court reporter in case the court’s ruling is adverse to their interests and… Read More ›