It’s the time of year when Formosan subterranean termites swarm and spread their colonies. Termite swarms can occur throughout the year but most commonly occur when the weather is warmer. This swarm season starts as early as April and lasts through June, with a peak...
An attorney who works for a sizeable firm which has a local office recently commented to me that he often feels frustrated and like he “doesn’t know which way is up.” He explained that he feels this way because he is responsible for handling over 500 cases. I have...
Liquid termiticides are applied with the idea of providing a liquid barrier between the home and each place the home contacts the soil. This sounds like it would be simple but properly treating a home can be difficult. Homes with a crawlspace can be particularly...
Periodically, winged reproductive termites known as alates – which are commonly referred to as “swarmers” – emerge from termite colonies in search of a place to establish a new colony. This typically occurs in the Spring. However, this can occur at various times...
As noted in an earlier news post, arbitration clauses are enforceable and are worth considering given that arbitration is more efficient, certain, and economical than litigation and jury trials. Arbitration proceedings, unlike judicial proceedings in a court, are a...
Until recently, divorce courts did not have the option of dividing retirement accounts between the divorcing parties unless the parties had been married for 10 years. Effective January 1, 2018, this requirement has now been eliminated and retirement accounts...
A husband caught his wife cheating on him after almost 20 years of marriage. The husband gave his wife the choice of either getting a divorce, or reconciling and signing a post-nuptial agreement. She chose the latter. The parties then spent 27 months negotiating the...
After two parties were divorced, the mother took it upon herself to tell her minor daughter that her father had cheated on her during the marriage. The issue was brought to the attention of the trial court and the trial court found that the mother’s conduct had...
The right to vote is one of our most precious rights. The right to vote is also a right which is best exercised by those who have taken the time to truly learn about the issues and the candidates. This is why I am proud to have my firm as one of the sponsors of the...
The law is constantly changing. Changes can come about as a result of new laws being passed. Changes can also come about as a result of decisions handed down by the Supreme Court of Alabama. One recent decision by the Supreme Court of Alabama really drives this...