Foxtrot Family Law

03/31/2026

Foxtrot Friday and the case law is 🔥
The Alabama Supreme Court just weighed in on child custody — and if you're a father who isn't married to your child's mother, this one's for you.
The short version: the clock on your parental rights starts earlier than you think. The long version is at the link in bio, and it's worth your time.
Unmarried fathers — protect your rights. The sooner the better.



https://www.thinkfoxtrot.com/alabama-unmarried-fathers-custody-rights/

03/27/2026

Alabama just changed the rules for unmarried fathers — and the clock may already be running on your rights. If you have a child and paternity hasn't been established, this is the post you need to read. 🔗

Published: March 27, 2026 | Category: Alabama Family Law, Fathers' Rights, Child Custody Reading time: ~8 minutes

02/23/2026

Where Should a Child Custody Case Be Filed in Alabama?

That question can shape the entire case.

In a recent published decision, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals clarified that venue in a child custody action must be based on objective facts — not on one parent’s belief about where a child “lives.”

In Alabama, venue is determined at the time the case is filed and depends on:

• Physical presence
• Intent to remain

If a parent relocates shortly before litigation begins, the court must apply a proper domicile analysis — not assumptions.

Procedural issues like venue may sound technical, but they can significantly impact how a custody case unfolds.

Foxtrot Family Law represented the petitioner in this appellate proceeding.

You can read the full breakdown here:

Where should a child custody case be filed in Alabama? This guide explains Alabama child custody venue and what happens if a case is filed in the wrong county.

02/14/2026

Divorce has a way of making even disciplined, rational people say:

• “I just want this to be over.” 😖

We see it every week.

That urge — to be done at any cost — can quietly push people into decisions they’ll live with for years.

Around our office, we call it the Done Monster.

It convinces you to:
• Give up more than you should
• Settle parenting terms that won’t hold up
• Save a few thousand dollars now and lose far more later

Here’s the hard truth:

Ending the case doesn’t eliminate anxiety.
It just changes its source.

The better question isn’t “How fast can I get out?”

It’s “What outcome will I still respect five or ten years from now?”

We wrote this piece to help people spot the Done Monster — and make decisions from clarity, not panic.

If you’re in the middle of a divorce, this one’s worth the read.

🔗 https://www.thinkfoxtrot.com/the-done-monster-why-rushing-to-end-your-divorce-can-cost-you-more-than-you-think/

Divorce has a way of making even thoughtful, disciplined people want one thing above all else: for it to be over.

02/06/2026

To all those who celebrate.

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