If you need to file a lawsuit in Alabama—whether for real or personal property, breach of contract, civil disputes, or personal injury—one of the most critical decisions we make is who to sue. It may sound simple, but naming the correct defendant is more than just filling in a blank. It can make or break your case. The Stakes Are High Alabama law requires that every lawsuit be filed against a party who is legally responsible for the harm. If you name the wrong person or busin

Lease-purchase agreements—often marketed as a path to homeownership for buyers with limited credit or savings—can seem attractive at...

Every 6 months or one of my new clients will ask me to settle a debt they have with a local person. Sometimes they even send me a check...

From lower taxes on food, to higher costs of drugs, shark attacks, and nursing jury members: New Alabama Laws went into effect 1...

In quiet title cases a Guardian ad litem – commonly abbreviated as GAL – is a lawyer who is appointed by the court pursuant to AL Code...

A quiet title is a legal action in Alabama brought in the circuit court to clear any clouds off the title of real property. (See the...

When investing in real estate, clear title is everything. If you can’t get title insurance, you can’t get financing—and if your buyer...

Real estate transactions are among the most significant financial decisions you’ll make, whether you’re purchasing your first home, or...

Alabama is a great place to find a short-term rental when you are visiting and touristing around Alabama, and it is also a great place...

Alabama has specific laws that support condo associations and homeowner associations. The Alabama Homeowners' Association Act (AL Code...

If you buy a property in a neighborhood with a gate, a lake, a pool, a golf course, or other amenity you are probably buying a property...

HOA, COA, TOA, POA? There are some specific laws for different types of associations, but all associations enjoy the benefit of Alabama...

Look up HOAs in Alabama Property Owners' Associations must be registered with the state of Alabama to do business here. It's easy to...

Did you know Abraham Lincoln filed Bankruptcy? When facing overwhelming debt, bankruptcy is an option to regain financial stability, peace of mind, and time to set yourself up for future success. Many famous people have used bankruptcies including Abraham Lincoln, P.T. Barnum, Kim Basinger, Gary Burghoff, Ted Nugent, the King of Spain, Richard Nixon’s brother, and Tammy Wynette. Also, Mick Fleetwood and Henry Ford…yes, that Henry Ford. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the two

The answer you are looking for is an Alabama bankruptcy costs about $1500 attorney fee plus $338 ($245 filing fee $78 administrative fee...

Alabama Governor signed the law that squatters can be charged with a crime. The anti-squatting law will take effect June 1, 2024. This...

Real estate fraud is at an all-time high in Alabama from wire fraud to illegally selling property they don't own.

All Alabama counties that have online auctions use www.GovEase.com. Instructions and guides are available.

All non-compete agreements in the United States were banned on Tuesday by three unelected government employees. Three of the five...

Squatter laws are different in each state so don’t think Alabama will have the same problems as California or Georgia. In my opinion,...