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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.

The number the online child support calculator gives you is an estimate, not the final word. Alabama's child support gui...
10/09/2026

The number the online child support calculator gives you is an estimate, not the final word. Alabama's child support guidelines drive that number, and our calculator is a useful way to get a realistic ballpark before you ever walk into a courtroom. But a judge can adjust the figure for things a calculator cannot see.

The basic math uses both parents' incomes, the number of children, health insurance costs, and work-related child care. Plug those in and you get a solid starting point. Where it gets more complicated is the real-life detail: a parent who is underemployed on purpose, income that is hard to pin down, extraordinary medical or educational needs, or an unusual custody split. Those are the situations where the guideline number and the ordered number can part ways.

Use the calculator to plan, not to predict the order. At The Harris Firm LLC, we help parents run the real numbers, understand where a judge has discretion, and make the case for a fair result. Try the calculator and read more at https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/alabama-child-support-calculator/. Call today at (205) 201-1789 and we can talk through your case.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had an awesome experience. Deciding to divorce is not easy but everyone I spoke to at the Harris Firm was wonde...
10/08/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had an awesome experience. Deciding to divorce is not easy but everyone I spoke to at the Harris Firm was wonderful and so kind. This process was so easy and seamless. Thank you Ginna!" — D. Phillips, Birmingham, AL

Thank you for the kind words! Deciding to divorce is never easy, and our whole team works hard to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Call today for a consultation to learn more. https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/

Qualifying for an uncontested divorce comes down to one thing: agreement. If you and your spouse can agree on the terms,...
10/08/2026

Qualifying for an uncontested divorce comes down to one thing: agreement. If you and your spouse can agree on the terms, you likely qualify, and it is the fastest, most affordable way to end a marriage in Alabama.

You generally qualify when:
1. You both want the divorce and neither is contesting it.
2. You agree on how to divide property and debts.
3. You agree on custody, visitation, and child support if you have children.
4. You agree on alimony, or that there will be none.

That is really it. You do not need to prove fault, and you do not each need your own lawyer, since one attorney can prepare the paperwork for both of you when you agree. At The Harris Firm LLC, an uncontested divorce is a flat fee: $690 plus the filing fee without minor children, and $890 plus the filing fee with minor children. No surprises, no hourly meter.

If that sounds like your situation, read more at https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/uncontested-divorce/do-i-qualify/. Call today at (205) 201-1789 for a free phone consultation.

If you die without a will in Alabama, the state has already written one for you, and you probably would not have written...
10/07/2026

If you die without a will in Alabama, the state has already written one for you, and you probably would not have written it the same way. Without a will, Alabama's intestacy rules decide who gets what, and the result can surprise families: a spouse may share the estate with children or even parents, and the people you would have chosen can end up with nothing.

A will puts you back in control. You name who receives what, you name a guardian for minor children, and you name the person you trust to carry it out. It also spares your family the guesswork and conflict that an unclear estate can create at the worst possible time.

A will does not have to be complicated to be valid, but it does have to be done correctly. A missing signature or the wrong witnesses can undo the whole thing. At The Harris Firm LLC, we draft clear, valid wills built around your actual wishes and your family's situation. Read more at https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/alabama-will-attorneys/. Call today at (205) 201-1789 for a free phone consultation.

If your loved one left a small estate, you may not need the long, full probate process at all. Alabama has a simpler pat...
10/06/2026

If your loved one left a small estate, you may not need the long, full probate process at all. Alabama has a simpler path called summary distribution for smaller estates, and it can save months and money when the estate qualifies.

Here is the general idea:
1. Add up the estate. Summary distribution is for estates under a dollar limit the state adjusts each year, so the total value has to fall below that threshold.
2. Wait the required time. There is a short waiting period after the death before the petition can be filed.
3. File the petition in probate court. You confirm the assets, the people entitled to them, and that no full administration is needed.
4. Distribute what is left after valid debts and funeral costs are handled.

It is faster than full probate, but the paperwork still has to be right, and one wrong step can stall the whole thing. The Harris Firm LLC helps families figure out whether an estate qualifies and handles the filing so it is done correctly the first time. Read more at https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/probate-of-small-estates/. Call today at (205) 201-1789 for a free phone consultation.

Will your divorce actually go to trial? Most do not. The large majority of Alabama divorces settle before a judge ever h...
10/05/2026

Will your divorce actually go to trial? Most do not. The large majority of Alabama divorces settle before a judge ever hears testimony, but the cases that do go the distance are usually the ones where the other side assumed you would fold. Preparing as if trial is possible is often what gets a fair settlement without one.

A contested divorce trial is where a judge, not you and your spouse, decides the open issues: property division, custody, support, and more. That means the evidence matters. Financial records, witnesses, a clear timeline, and testimony that holds up under questioning. Walking in unprepared is how people lose ground on decisions they will live with for years.

At The Harris Firm LLC, we prepare every contested case as if it could be tried, because that is what protects your position at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. If your divorce is heading toward a fight, you want someone building the record now, not scrambling later. Read more at https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/alabama-divorce-lawyers/. Call today at (205) 201-1789 and we can talk through your case.

Your ex has ignored the custody order for months, and you are starting to think there is nothing you can do about it. Th...
10/04/2026

Your ex has ignored the custody order for months, and you are starting to think there is nothing you can do about it. There is. When a person violates a court order in Alabama, whether it is missed child support, withheld visitation, or unpaid expenses the judge assigned, you can file a contempt action, sometimes called a Rule Nisi petition. It asks the court to bring your ex back in and explain why they have not followed its own order.

A signed order is not a suggestion. Judges do not like being ignored, and the court has real tools to enforce what it ordered, from make-up parenting time to wage garnishment to, in serious cases, jail. At The Harris Firm LLC, we help you document what happened, file the petition, and stand with you at the hearing so the judge sees the full pattern, not just one missed exchange.

The longer a violation goes unaddressed, the more normal it starts to feel, so it is worth acting while the record is fresh. Read more about how contempt actions work at https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/alabama-contempt-attorneys/. Call today at (205) 201-1789 and we can talk through your case.

10/03/2026

The online child support calculator gives you an estimate, not the final court order. In Alabama, the guidelines set the starting number from both parents' incomes, health insurance, and child care, but a judge can still adjust it. Use it to plan, not to predict.

Our team can help you run the real numbers and make the case for a fair result. Call today for a consultation to learn more. https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/alabama-child-support-calculator/

Meet Christopher Owens, an associate attorney in our Birmingham office. Christopher works in probate and estate planning...
10/03/2026

Meet Christopher Owens, an associate attorney in our Birmingham office. Christopher works in probate and estate planning, which means he often meets people during hard stretches, like settling a loved one's estate or finally sitting down to make a will.

Clients tell us the same thing about him: he takes the time to explain. Probate comes with deadlines and paperwork that can feel overwhelming, and estate planning brings up questions people are not sure how to put into words. Christopher walks through all of it in plain language and never makes anyone feel rushed.

From opening probate after a death to drafting wills and trusts, he helps Birmingham families put a clear plan in place. The aim is simple: less stress now, and fewer burdens left behind for the people you care about.

Read more about Christopher at https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/meet-our-team/attorney-christopher-owens/

Call today at (205) 201-1789 to schedule a consultation.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you want your divorce done fast and in a hurry, but handled with the utmost professional care, then look no fu...
10/03/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you want your divorce done fast and in a hurry, but handled with the utmost professional care, then look no further! I was free in less than 2 months!" — D. Jenkins, Huntsville, AL

Thank you so much for the kind review! Attorney LaTasha Huffman and our Huntsville team work hard to move every case forward quickly without ever sacrificing the care our clients deserve. Call today for a consultation to learn more! https://www.theharrisfirmllc.com/

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