Alabama Family Law - What We Do

• Family Law
  A family crisis such as a divorce or a child-custody dispute can tear a family apart. Competent legal advice, combined with our highly focused negotiation and litigation skills, can help clients resolve these complicated issues.
  
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• Divorce
  Clients need a divorce attorney who fully understands the legal and emotional ramifications of a separation or divorce. Our divorce representation addresses issues of shared or sole parental custody, child custody, child support, visitation, relocation or residency out-of-state, alimony, alimony defense, and equitable distribution of property.
  
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• Military Family Law
  The daily pressures of home life are magnified all the more for military families. If a marriage fails or domestic violence becomes an issue, the complexities of the laws involved are distinct in that in many cases the military justice system may be involved.
  
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• Child Custody
  The custody arrangements for children after a divorce are vital to their well-being. Whether individual or joint/shared custody is desired, clients need an experienced attorney to help attain the best arrangement
  
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• Property Division
  Even the best intentions to part amicably during a divorce can backfire, especially when children and assets need to be negotiated.  Judy H. Barganier helps clients with asset and debt division who are divorcing and need to divide property including real estate, businesses, and other ventures.
  
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• Alimony
Men and women in Alabama who are economically dependent on their spouse may be entitled to alimony, also called spousal support, while a divorce is pending or as part of a finalized divorce. A court may order alimony paid from a spouse's income or estate, and it may have to be paid in a lump sum or in periodic payments.

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•  Defense of Sexual Abuse Allegations
  Sexual assault charges can have a devastating impact on a person's family, livelihood and reputation. As a former prosecutor of sex crimes, Judy Barganier fully understands the law and can sort through the facts and evidence to protect clients' rights.
  

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•  Domestic Violence Defense
  An accusation of domestic violence is a life-altering experience that can quickly snowball without the help of a lawyer. Through her work as prosecutor Judy Barganier has gained the insight and knowledge needed to successfully defend your charges.
  

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• Appellate Work
  Following trial court rendering a judgment in a case, there may be issues which should be addressed by an appellate court. Whether we serve as trial counsel or are retained following the trial proceedings, we can first review the trial transcripts and other court records.
  
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