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How will a Criminal Record Impact My Visitation Rights?
/in visitation /by Smith Law FirmWe’ve heard the question – Does having a criminal record affect my child visitation and custody rights? The simple answer is yes, it may. Certain convictions will severely curtail or even terminate parental custody rights under Alabama and Florida law. Let’s look deeper. In The Best Interest of the Child The best interest of the […]
Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse in Dothan AL
/in elder abuse /by Smith Law FirmNursing homes have reached a point of crisis. Aging demographics, industry consolidation, and a tight labor market have contributed to substandard conditions in many of today’s nursing facilities. This has resulted in a vast increase of nursing home neglect and abuse cases. Government statistics tell us that at least one in nine Americans over the […]
Five Ways to Respect Motorcycles on the Road
/in Personal Injury /by Smith Law FirmIt is so important that you understand a basic fact – passenger cars have been found to be the primary cause of most motorcycle accidents. It is true. Despite the image of a reckless, loud motorcyclist weaving through traffic, it is more often the carelessness of the passenger vehicle driver who is to blame, and […]
When Should you Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in Florida?
/in Personal Injury /by Smith Law FirmWhile our offices are located in Dothan, Alabama we often hear from folks who are seeking the services of a personal injury attorney while in Florida. Florida represents fun in the sun for so many from Alabama and between the beaches and amusement parks it is a frequent vacation stop for those from our state. […]
Making Healthcare Decisions for Children of Divorce
/in divorce /by Smith Law FirmIt is unfortunate that you and your spouse have decided to divorce. In the best-case scenario here, you both will come up with a co-parenting plan to make the best decisions for your child and to make the split as peaceful as possible. That includes decisions on health care. Again, the couple who co-parents with […]
Smith Brothers Follow in Their Father’s Footsteps
/in General /by Smith Law Firm“You’re never too old to follow your dreams and strike out on a different path.” This has been a defining philosophy in the lives of attorney Thomas Smith Jr. and his sons Thomas “Scott” Smith III and Elliott Smith. Thomas Smith Jr. found his calling a little later in life. Having previously earned a business […]
Stopped for a DUI in Florida – I Have a Gun in My Car – What Do I Do?
/in Criminal Defense /by Smith Law FirmIt is not unusual for a Dothan, Alabama resident to head south to Panama City Beach. In 87 miles you can be on the white sands and wide expanse of Florida’s Panhandle coastline and many Alabama residents take advantage of the proximity. But what do you do if you are stopped for a DUI in […]
The Role of an Expert in an Injury Case
/in Personal Injury /by Smith Law FirmPersonal injury law attempts to make you whole after you have been injured by a product or practice through no fault of your own. Whether a drug, medical device, auto, truck, motorcycle accident, or medical malpractice – you didn’t ask to be hurt. You had an expectation that others would do their job and act […]
Top 5 Considerations When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
/in Personal Injury /by Smith Law FirmHave you suffered an injury on the job, in a car accident, or on someone else’s property? Aside from seeking medical treatment, it is important to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. When you begin the search for a personal injury lawyer, it may seem overwhelming. There are likely dozens to […]
Grounds for Divorce in Florida
/in divorce, family law /by Smith Law FirmLiving in Florida is a goal for millions of people across the country. While many people move here for retirement, others move here to escape the extreme winter conditions most of the country deals with each year. Not all problems will be escapable in the Sunshine State, including divorce. Dissolving a marriage is a serious […]