Amber Yerkey James
New Beginnings Family Law, P.C.I am the owner of New Beginnings Family Law, P.C., originally founded in 2006 as James Family Law Center, LLC. We are a matrimonial and family law firm serving clients in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, dependency, grandparent visitation, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, surrogacy, adoption, collaborative law, mediation, and appeals. I am licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Federal Courts for the Northern District of Alabama, and all state courts in the State of Alabama. I have received training in many areas of family law as well as domestic relations mediation and domestic violence mediation.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Juvenile Law
- Alabama
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- English: Spoken, Written
- CEO, Attorney
- New Beginnings Family Law, P.C.
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- Of Counsel
- International Fertility Law Group, PC
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- Adjunct Professor
- Birmingham School of Law
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- Owner, Attorney
- James Family Law Center, LLC
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- Birmingham School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Sigma Delta Kappa, Graduated with Honors (9th in class), Mock Trial Team
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- University of Alabama - Birmingham
- B.A. | Music
- Honors: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Blazer Band, Choir, Golden Key Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Most Outstanding Music Student
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- University of Alabama - Birmingham
- MBA
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- Rising Star 2016
- Superlawyers
- Madison County Bar Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Morgan County Bar Association
- Member
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- Alabama State Bar
- Member
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- Board Certified Advocate
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Website
- Website
What can I do if I want to change our Alabama child custody agreement?
Changing your Child Custody Agreement
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I feel like I am paying too much child support, what can I do?
How long does the adoption process take?
How long does the adoption process take?
New Beginnings Family Law Intro Video
Law Firm Introduction
- Q. During divorce seperation can wife bring her new lover into my home
- A: She "can" bring her lover into your home, but she should not. If she does that, it could have an impact on the outcome of your divorce case. If you have already filed for divorce and are represented by an attorney, you should talk with your attorney about this situation. If you are not represented, I suggest hiring a divorce/family law attorney in your area to assist you with this matter.
- Q. We have lived in Al. for over 180 days.have full phys. cust. of son. Mom lives in Mn. Which state do we file in on visit
- A: Even though Alabama is the "home state" of the child, MN has continuing jurisdiction because your son's mom still lives there. You could attempt to file in AL; but if your son's mom does not have any connection to Alabama other than your son being here or she seeks to have the case dismissed here because she still lives there, it is likely that the case will be dismissed. Your best bet is to file in MN.
- Q. I live in Alabama. If I move out at age 18, can my parents legally bring me back?
- A: Technically, the age of majority in Alabama is 19. As such, your parents are still responsible for you until that time.
