Family Law

Family Law

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Same-Day Appointments
FREE Initial Consultations

Choose a Compassionate Attorney

When it comes to family law, emotions can run high in these highly personal matters. You need a compassionate, understanding lawyer to guide you through these troubled times. Andrew J. Scarborough is here to help. Walk-in consultations are always welcome at our locally owned firm in Dothan, AL.
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Every Area of Family Law

  • Divorce
  • Spousal Support (Alimony)
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Paternity
  • Domestic Disputes
  • Visitation Rights
  • Division of Assets
  • Separation
  • Move-Away Issues
  • Post-Judgement Modifications
  • Pre-Marital Agreement
  • Guardianship
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Andrew J. Scarborough will assist you with all necessary paperwork for your case.

Premarital Agreements

Premarital agreements may not be just for the wealthy, but may be essential for you as well. The premarital agreement can accomplish a couples wish to keep property, income and debt separate. Premarital agreements are commonly used when a couple brings in children from another marriage.

Spousal Support

Spousal support (alimony) is a very complicated area of divorce law and we are skilled in working through the divorce phases. Please call today to discuss how we can assist you in determining how spousal support relates to your situation.

Paternity and Support

We are skilled in paternity and support law and are prepared to represent your rights and best interests in a paternity case. Please call and schedule a paternity and support consultation today.

Property Division

The division of property in Alabama can be a complex aspect of ending a marriage. We are experienced in guiding our clients through the property division phase. In the divorce process we are taking one household and diving it. We understand this is not an easy process, but we work with you getting your fair share of the community property. We understand how important the division of property and debt is to our client.

Grandparents Child Visitation Rights

The grandparents Child visitation rights may be a complicated matter. We know you may be concerned about protecting your ability to have visitation with your grandchildren. Please call and schedule a grandparents child visitation consultation.

Protecting Custody Rights For Father’s

The courts tend to find that it may be in the child’s best interest to have equal access to both the father and mother. If you are a father who is going through a divorce, please schedule an appointment to discuss what rights you may have as a father.

Guardianship

Many people confuse guardianship with custody and use them interchangeably when they are separate legal terms.

Child Custody

The most precious asset in a divorce is one’s children without question. The end of a marriage, and the transitioning from one household to two, necessitates with whom the children will live and when and how visitation will be exercised. We are skilled in drafting a parenting plan that creatively fits your particular individual situation.

Divorce for Athletes, Professionals & Business Owners

You can rely on us to protect the assets you have worked hard to accumulate. We have the trail expertise to to fight for you in court if that is in your best interest.

* Businesses and Professional Practices
* Stock Options and Portfolios
* Deferred Compensation Plans
* Retirement Plans, 401(k)s and IRA’s

We have the experience to work with complex property divisions and will work closely with the necessary financial consultants and valuation experts. We can also assist you with with paying or receiving spousal support (alimony). When one party in a divorce is a homemaker or a spouse who does not work, the issue of spousal support becomes more complex. The court is more likely to grant spousal support in these cases, but will it be fair to both parties?

For couples with a high net worth, it’s important to consider the tax implications. We can help you to determine whether spousal support or contractual alimony is the better option for you.

Child Support Agreement Modification & Adjustments

When a child support agreement or order is made at the time of the divorce, there is an assumption that child support will need to be adjusted or modified in the future as the child gets order and situations change. The different needs and certain circumstances of the child, especially are going to pursue a post-secondary education, may require that the child support orders will need to be adjusted.  

Our law firm is experienced in negotiating in working through the process of child support modification and adjustments. The circumstances that can change a need for child support may include...

* The changing age of the child
* Changes in Residential schedule
* Changes in the income of one or both parties
* The child desires to receive post-secondary education
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