The Harris Firm LLC

The Harris Firm LLC Our family law & probate attorneys help people throughout Alabama with their legal issues. An uncontested divorce is where both spouses agree on everything.

If you need a family law attorney where you live then give us a call today! Our attorneys mostly handle family law, divorce, adoptions, custody, child support, modifications, and probate matters in Huntsville and throughout Madison County. Our family law attorneys in Huntsville are currently offering low discounted fees for uncontested divorces. If there is no agreement then you will have to file

a contested divorce which is more expensive. Whether contested or uncontested, we can help. Our probate lawyers are charging flat fees for handling probating an estate, updating last will and testaments, and other probate matters in Huntsville, Alabama. Our attorneys also handle injury cases in Madison County, Alabama.

People put off writing a will because it feels grim or complicated. It is neither, and it does more than you might think...
09/02/2026

People put off writing a will because it feels grim or complicated. It is neither, and it does more than you might think. A will is the document where you make the decisions the state would otherwise make for you.

A good will names who inherits your property, so your wishes control instead of Alabama's default formula. It names the executor who will settle your estate. If you have minor children, it lets you nominate a guardian, which for many parents is the single most important reason to have one. And it gives your family a clear roadmap, which cuts down on delay and conflict.

Without a will, all of that falls to state law and the court. A surviving spouse may have to share with the children. No guardian is chosen for your kids. Your family ends up guessing at what you would have wanted, during the hardest time.

The Harris Firm LLC drafts wills that are clear, legally valid in Alabama, and tailored to your family. Phone consultations are free for estate planning, and we make the process simple.

https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/alabama-will-attorneys/

09/01/2026

What is important about regularly updating your will once it's been signed and put away? Test out your knowledge of wills in today's Family Law Facts quiz!

Losing someone because of another person's carelessness is devastating, and the legal side can feel like a maze. Here is...
09/01/2026

Losing someone because of another person's carelessness is devastating, and the legal side can feel like a maze. Here is one thing worth knowing early in Alabama: money from a wrongful death claim does not go to pay the deceased's debts. It passes to the heirs.

That is different from the rest of an estate, where creditors are usually paid before anyone inherits. Alabama carves wrongful death out. The recovery is not part of the general estate, and it is distributed to the heirs under state law. Alabama is also one of the few states where wrongful death damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer rather than measure the family's loss.

To bring the claim at all, an estate typically has to be opened and a personal representative appointed, because only that person has authority to pursue it. Getting the right individual appointed quickly can protect the family's ability to recover.

The Harris Firm LLC handles probate for estates that involve wrongful death, from opening the estate to appointing the representative so the claim can proceed. Phone consultations are free for estate planning and probate matters, and we will explain the steps in plain terms.

https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/probate-of-wrongful-death-estates/

A lot of people think a contested divorce means a bitter, hostile fight. It does not. A divorce is contested simply when...
08/31/2026

A lot of people think a contested divorce means a bitter, hostile fight. It does not. A divorce is contested simply when you and your spouse cannot agree on one or more issues the court has to settle, like custody, how to divide property, alimony, or who pays which debts.

You can be perfectly civil and still have a contested case. Maybe you both want the house. Maybe you disagree on the parenting schedule. When the two of you cannot resolve it yourselves, the court process takes over: gathering information, negotiating, and if you still cannot agree, a trial where a judge decides.

Because a judge may end up making decisions about your kids and your money, how you prepare matters. Strong cases are built on organized evidence, clear priorities, and a lawyer who will settle when the deal is right and try the case when it is not.

The Harris Firm LLC handles contested divorces from filing through trial. Call today for a consultation and we will tell you honestly what your case needs and what to expect.

Call (205) 201-1789. https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/alabama-divorce-lawyers/

If a judge set your custody arrangement years ago and it no longer fits your child's life, you are not stuck with it for...
08/30/2026

If a judge set your custody arrangement years ago and it no longer fits your child's life, you are not stuck with it forever. Alabama lets you ask the court to modify custody, but you have to clear a real standard.

Courts want to see a material change in circumstances since the last order, and proof that changing custody would actually be better for the child. Good examples include a parent moving away, a home that has become unsafe, a co-parent who keeps violating the schedule, or a child whose needs have shifted as they have grown. Being frustrated with your ex, by itself, is not enough.

The reason the bar is set high is to protect kids from being bounced around every time a parent is upset. So whoever asks for the change has to prove it is truly in the child's interest.

The Harris Firm LLC handles custody modifications for parents seeking a change and for those defending the current order. Call today for a consultation and we will tell you honestly where your case stands.

Call (205) 201-1789 to talk it through. https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/child-custody-modification/

Behind every case at The Harris Firm LLC is an attorney who advocates for our clients. In the Huntsville office, that is...
08/29/2026

Behind every case at The Harris Firm LLC is an attorney who advocates for our clients. In the Huntsville office, that is often Senior Associate Attorney LaTasha Huffman.

LaTasha practices family law, the kind of work that touches people's homes and children directly: divorce, custody, visitation, and support. Those cases are rarely just about the law. They are about a parent worried about seeing their kids, or a spouse trying to land on their feet. LaTasha brings a steady, straightforward approach to all of it, explaining what the law says, what the realistic options are, and what to expect next.

Our Huntsville office is here for families across north Alabama, and LaTasha is a big part of why local clients feel looked after rather than processed. She knows the local courts and treats each family's situation with the care it deserves.

Want to know more about LaTasha and the rest of the team? Take a look at our website: https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/meet-our-team/attorney-latasha-huffman/

Sole custody does not mean the other parent disappears. That is the biggest misunderstanding parents bring to a custody ...
08/28/2026

Sole custody does not mean the other parent disappears. That is the biggest misunderstanding parents bring to a custody case in Alabama.

Custody here has two sides: legal custody, which is who makes the big decisions about school, health, and upbringing, and physical custody, which is where the child lives. A parent can have sole legal, sole physical, or both. So "I want sole custody" really means one of several different things, and pinning that down is step one.

Even when a parent is granted sole physical custody, the other parent commonly still has visitation. Alabama courts decide these cases on the child's best interest, and that usually means keeping both parents in the child's life when it is safe to do so. Sole custody is generally reserved for situations where the other parent is absent, unsafe, or simply cannot share the responsibility.

Whether you are seeking sole custody or facing a request for it, the details of your family matter enormously.

The Harris Firm LLC handles custody cases on both sides. Call (205) 201-1789 to talk through yours.

https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/sole-custody-in-alabama/

08/27/2026

"Wait, what happens if my loved one had debts when they pass?" If you are an executor of a will, there are some legal steps you need to take to ensure everything is done properly, not just what your loved one wishes. What do you do when you have creditors waiting to be paid? Find out in today's edition of the Harris Firm's Myth vs Facts quiz!

How much does an uncontested divorce actually cost in Alabama? A flat fee, and you know it up front.At The Harris Firm L...
08/27/2026

How much does an uncontested divorce actually cost in Alabama? A flat fee, and you know it up front.

At The Harris Firm LLC, an uncontested divorce is $690 plus the court's filing fee without minor children, or $890 plus filing fee with minor children. That flat amount is the entire legal cost. No hourly billing, no surprise invoice at the end.

The reason it can be a flat fee is simple. An uncontested divorce means you and your spouse already agree on the terms, so there is no courtroom fight to pay for. We put your agreement in the right form, file it, and move it through the court. Most clients never have to appear in front of a judge.

It is quick, too. When both people are on the same page, the process is mostly paperwork and waiting on the court, not months of back-and-forth.

The phone consultation is free for uncontested divorces. Call today and we can tell you fast whether you qualify and exactly what it will cost.

https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/uncontested-divorce/

If you are caring for a family member with a disability, how you leave them money matters as much as how much. Done the ...
08/26/2026

If you are caring for a family member with a disability, how you leave them money matters as much as how much. Done the wrong way, an inheritance can do more harm than good.

Here is why. Benefits like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid are means-tested, meaning they look at how much a person owns. Leave your loved one money directly and it can push them over the limit, knocking them off benefits they depend on for income and medical care. Families are often blindsided by this.

A special needs trust is the fix. Rather than giving the money to your loved one outright, you leave it to a trust created for their benefit. A trustee you name manages it and spends it on things that make their life better, while the funds do not count against them for benefit eligibility. They keep their benefits and gain a cushion for what those benefits will not pay.

The Harris Firm LLC helps Alabama families set these up as part of a broader plan. Schedule a consultation to talk through your family's situation.

https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/trusts/

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