Paternity is a court proceeding to determine whether a person is the father of a child, especially in cases where a child is born out of wedlock. A paternity test, usually involving DNA identification, is used for determining whether a given man is the biological father of a particular child. Paternity tests can be used …
If a person is able to comply with the terms of a court order but fails to do so, the court can find that person in contempt. A person who obstructs the court’s administration of justice can also be found in contempt. Alabama law divides contempt into civil contempt and criminal contempt. In civil contempt, …
During a divorce, the assets of the marriage are divided by agreement of the parties, or by a court order which will set out the obligations of each party and the deadlines for those obligations to occur. Should one party fail to meet their obligations, the other party can file a “Rule Nisi” petition asking …
There are two primary forms of alimony. Periodic alimony is usually paid in weekly or monthly installments for a specific time set out by court order and terminates on death of either party or the remarriage or cohabitation of the receiving spouse. Periodic alimony can be modified on a showing of a material change in …
When a party is not happy with the result of trial and they believe that the trial court has abused its discretion or misapplied the law in determining their case, that party has the option to appeal to an appellate court for a second review. Appellate practice is highly specialized and heavily reliant on knowing …
Crittenden Partners offers a variety of estate planning services to clients looking to proactively organize their affairs and plan for the future of themselves and their families. Such services include the preparation, revision, and review of last wills and testaments, living wills, trusts, and medical and financial powers of attorney, as well as representation throughout …
Crittenden Partners provides exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law. With over seventy years of combined experience, the attorneys of Crittenden Partners routinely handle complex and contentious disputes with the utmost discretion. We specialize in divorce litigation, including jurisdictional issues, spousal and child support, child custody, marital property characterization, and valuation and division …
Biography Beth joined The Crittenden Firm, PC in July 2013. Beth has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education and has several years of experience in the administrative and clerical field. She is a native of Illinois and has lived in several cities, including London and Peru, but is settling back in Birmingham for the third …
Judith S. Crittenden’s firm has been blazing trails for decades. Crittenden graduated law school in 1970 as one of the few women pursuing law at the time, then became the first female Deputy District Attorney in Jefferson County before starting her own firm in 1974. “She built a great firm and a great reputation,” said …
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