The Fortune Law Firm L.L.C.
If you have a legal concern, you are welcome to call the Fortune Law Firm., in Birmingham, Alabama. Our law firm offers answers to your questions, solutions that meet your needs and goals, and responsive service from attorneys who listen. Our practice areas include these and much more:
• Bankruptcy: Whether you are filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, we have the knowledge and staff ready and eager to serve your needs. Do not let debt take over your life, take control of your debt.
•Business and corporate law: At the Beard Law Group we can facilitate all of your business and corporate law needs from the inception of a new business or corporation to any litigation on behalf of or against your business or corporation. Our attorneys handle legal issues involving business formation, contracts, regulatory requirements and day-to-day operations.
•Criminal defense, DUI and traffic violations: Criminal defense encompasses a wide variety of charges from traffic violations to felonies. We can facilitate your needs and protect your rights through each stage of the criminal process. If you or a loved one have been arrested or is being questioned, talk to a lawyer immediately. Remember that you do have the right to speak with an attorney. Some but not all of the areas that we practice in are: DUI’s, traffic violations, drug charges, assault, theft charges and juvenile charges.
•Estate and Trust Planning: Estate and Trust planning are essential tools in preparing for retirement and/or death that make the distribution of property and assets easier upon your death or the death of a loved one. We at the Fortune Law Firm have years of experience in estate and trust planning that will enable us to provide you with the best financial plan and asset distribution that fits your needs. In addition to helping you prepare for the future we can also deal with probate and estate administration.
•Divorce & Family Law: Family Law matters are some of the most difficult cases for the parties and family involved. At the Fortune Law Firm we understand the
sensitive nature of these cases and we strive to make the transition as smooth as possible. As part of our family law services we provide advice, counsel and advocacy in matters such as; divorce, child custody, child support, mediation and other family law matters.
•Medical Malpractice: Medical Malpractice claims can be some of the most painful and emotional of the malpractice claims. These claims require attorneys that will dedicate themselves to your case, and provide you with the quality legal representation that you deserve. At the Fortune Law Firm we understand how important your case is to you, and we strive to give each case the personal attention that they require. Our areas of practice cover birth injuries, emergency room errors, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose and surgical errors can cause serious injury or wrongful death. The initial consultation is free.
•Personal Injury: Our firm is committed to handling your personal injury case from start to finish in order to ensure that you receive the best possible care throughout the litigation process. Some of the areas in which we practice but are not limited to are the following: in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bite attacks, injuries caused by defective products, slip and fall and other premises liability injuries, workers' compensation claims and wrongful death claims. We offer free consultations for any and all personal injury claims.
Services
Adoption
Bankruptcy
Criminal Law
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce
DUI
Juvenile Justice
Landlord Tenant
and much more!
Bar Admissions:
•Alabama State Bar
•Northern District of Alabama, United States District Court
•Middle District of Alabama, United States District Court
Associations:
•Birmingham Bar Association
•American Bar Association
•Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Attorney William Fortune
Attorney William T. Fortune graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1996, with a Bachelor of Science in the School of Business with a specialization in Accounting. In 2000, he received his Juris Doctorate from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and became licensed to practice in the State of Alabama that same year.
Mr. Fortune currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama with his wife and son.
Mr. Fortune exhibits a natural talent for DUI Defense; he has served as lead counsel in cases involving numerous DUI and other traffic related issues.
He has sat as Daily Master on numerous cases and has also sat countless times as Special Circuit Court Judge.
Mr. Fortune has efficiently and effectively represented hundreds of clients on a variety of issues involving Criminal Defense, ranging from Capital Murder, Rape, DUI, Domestic Violence, and Drug Trafficking violations. In Alabama, Mr. Fortune has successfully represented clients in several counties; such as, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, Madison, Montgomery and St. Clair counties.
In 2004, Mr. Fortune established the Fortune Law Firm, an entity whose goal is to effectively and professionally seek justice in the criminal law arena and represent clients in arenas requiring justice; including, Criminal Law (Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI and Traffic charges).
In addition to being a zealous advocate in criminal law, Attorney William Fortune continues his involvement with the legal community. He is a member of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, the Criminal Defense Association, the Birmingham Bar Association and he is on the ethics committee for the Birmingham Bar Association.
Are You Eligible for Child Support?
As a parent, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to receive child support payments from your child's other parent. Following are a few initial considerations regarding parents' rights to receive child support payments.
Are You the "Custodial" Parent of a Child?
In order for a parent to get child support, he or she must usually be the "custodial" parent of a child. A "custodial" parent is one who has primary physical custody of a child, meaning that the child (or children) lives primarily with the custodial parent, and that parent is chiefly responsible for day-to-day care of the child. The "custodial" parent can be designated by a court after a divorce and child custody dispute, or can be assumed naturally in single-parent households where only one parent is raising the child (while the other parent has made no effort toward seeking custody).
Child Support in Joint Custody Situations
In cases where a child spends equal time living with both parents, they will both be considered "custodial" parents, but one parent may still be required to pay child support to the other. This is especially likely if there is a large disparity in the parents' incomes. For example, if a husband and wife get a divorce and agree to share joint physical custody of their son, the husband would likely be entitled to receive child support from the mother if he was a stay-at-home father during the marriage, while she earned a six-figure salary. Without receiving such financial support, the father would probably not to be able to pay the day-to-day expenses required to properly provide care for the child, even on a half-time basis.
Additional Considerations
Being a custodial parent of a child will not itself guarantee that you will receive child support. A number of other legal and practical issues must be considered. These include:
Did You Know?
If Alabama receives a record of a DUI conviction from a sister state, Alabama is authorized to suspend the license.
A first conviction for DUI mandates suspension of the offender’s driver’s license for ninety days by the Direct of Public Safety.
A second DUI conviction within a five-year period mandates that the driver's license be revoked for a period of one year, while a third conviction within the same period requires revocation for a period of three years. The Alabama Code mandates that the court shall require the surrender of any driver's license from a defendant convicted of an offense for which revocation is mandatory and the court shall forward the license to the Department of Public Safety with the record of conviction
Did you know for a fourth conviction of a DUI you could be sentenced to 10 years in jail.
FORTUNE LAW FIRM L.L.C.
SUITE 300
2100 1ST AVE N.
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
EMAIL: INFO_FORTUNEFIRM.COM
PHONE: 205.322.0202
FAX: 877.329.6632
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