Shane Michael Oncale
The Oncale FirmI pride myself in giving personal attention to my clients. Our firm represents individuals in the middle of a divorce or other family law crisis. In most cases, our clients will be faced with difficult issues that have a very real personal impact beyond the simple legal analysis. Most will be facing such issues and the law for the first time in their lives. Fear, confusion and uncertainly are rampant. We try to provide a safe haven and a place for sound advice handed out with patience, personal attention and compassion. If we can help you through the many issues involved in a divorce or family crisis, please do not hessitate to call on us. The first consultation is always free and you will speak with an actuall attorney for that consultaion and not merely a member of our staff.
- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
- J.D.
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- University of Alabama - Huntsville
- B.S. (1990) | Marketing
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- The Oncale Firm
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- 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
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. Grounds for termination of parental rights?
- A: Well, first and foremost being in a courtroom battle is one of the most stressful times in anyone's life. Whether your counsel is appointed or retained you want and I would say need to feel comfortable with your representation. If you are not happy and don't feel comfortable it is wise to seek out someone with whom you feel comfortable. Given the circumstances your describe it would likely be better for you to go the adoption route rather than the TPR route. Even then you bringing the child to visit the mother creates a problem. If there is six month no emotional support or contact and six month no financial support the child is considered abandoned under Alabama law and is available ... Read More
- Q. Can my husband adopt my son with no father listed on birth cert. & bio dad has signed over rights w/o dealing with him?
- A: The short answer is YES. What you propose is a step parent adoption and they are very common. In one procedure/hearing you will terminate birth dads rights and have your husband adopt the child with a new birth certificate, last name, everything. There are some steps advised and you will need to hire someone experienced in this area of law. Birth Dad will have to be served but if he has had not contact and not provided support for some time he will have been deemed to abandoned the child and his protest now will not stop the adoption from moving forward. I work in this area of law and would be happy to work with you.
- Q. Ex provides health insurance via military benefit. Refuses to pay half of uncovered expenses.
- A: Your order should cover what is to occur with uncovered medical expenses and deductibles. If it does and he is in violation then you can take him to court to hold him in contempt and enforce the provisions. If for some reason there is no such provisions you need to go back to court to have them added. It is fairly standard for uncovered medicals to be split on a 50/50 basis.