Amy A. Slayden Family Law P.C.

I have hired five attorneys in two different states so I believe I have a general idea as to how a good attorney conducts business, specifically, my business and personal affairs when it comes to family law. Amy has 40 years worth of experience here in Madison County but where I was able to see those years of experience and skill was in her court filings and in the courtroom. Not only is she well versed in court procedure and case law, she pays attention to detail and I was often surprised that she did in fact know my case and was expertly able to weed out the unnecessary and get down to what really matters. Amy and her team, including Sarah Meigs, focus on outcomes versus billable hours. If your case can settle or you are looking for a quick uncontested resolution to your matter, they will help you achieve a satisfactory resolution to your case but if you have no choice but to go to trial, this is who you want on your side. They will give it to you straight and clear which is what I believe is needed during what can be an emotional time for many.

If you are looking for someone to hold your hand and make you feel better, get a therapist or speak to a trusted friend. If you are looking for effective representation, hire Amy.

Amy Slayden showed integrity, professionalism and compassion during this difficult time. While all of Huntsville was shutdown for a whole week due to winter weather in January 2024, Amy found a way to get to the office and even came in on Sunday to get prepared. She poured her heart and soul into my case. Amy answered every email I sent her , never leaving me without an answer I needed. After witnessing her deposition skills, I can say with experience that in my opinion she is top of class in her field. I greatly appreciate Amy and her whole team for getting me a favorable outcome in my case.
A few tips I'll provide.
1: Be honest, your attorney cannot help you if they do not know the truth. If you aren't honest with your attorney, how can they help you? The truth will ALWAYS come out.

2: Listen to your attorney, take notes and most importantly DO WHAT THEY SAY. Your attorney is the expert in the legal field, not you. You are paying them to provide a service, let them do there job.

3: It is up to you to help your own case. Take time to put your data together so your attorney can quickly go through it. In the long run this will save you money because they won't have to spend so much time sifting through things. You can help yourself greatly in this area.

Rarely in my life have I felt compelled to put my stamp of approval on someone in a public forum. This most certainly is one of those times. Thank you Amy for a job well done. I am extremely proud and grateful to call Amy Slayden my attorney.
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Sarah Meigs is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and honest. She is the second attorney used for my divorce. I had no idea as to what I was legally obligated to do or entitled to receive until I hired her.
Sarah explained the processes we would be going through and the laws in an outstanding and understandable manner. She was polite, yet firm, in her dealings with my ex-wife's attorney...which was instrumental in the outcome of the divorce.
I am quite positive that I would have been financially obligated for much more if it had not been for Sarah and her excellent knowledge of the law and the professional manner in which she conducted herself.

Amy and her team were amazing during this difficult time. They were knowledgeable, prompt on emails and phone calls, and had my best interest at heart. If you’re looking for someone that will go toe to toe for you, give her a call. Be the best decision you can make, definitely was for me.

I am so pleased with the services Sarah Meigs has given to us. In 2020 she helped me get full custody of my children. When my husbands son wanted to live with us in 2022 I knew without question who we would use. Sarah went above and beyond for our family and our children. I know without a doubt her heart is to see children taken care of and thriving. She was quick to answer questions, emails and return phone calls. While she does this for a living I never felt it was about money for her. It was about our children’s safety. Thank you so much Sarah you are amazing! If you’re looking for someone to represent you don’t hesitate to give Sarah a call.

I am so glad Amy was recommended to me. What I appreciate about her is that she tells you the truth. I respect a person who doesn't just tell you what you want to hear just so they can take your money. She gave me the advice I needed to hear and did an outstanding job representing me. Amy moved in ways I couldn't have thought of to accomplish what was in my best interest and I'm very thankful. She is extremely knowledgeable of her field, which doesn't allow for time to be wasted. I would recommend her any day.

Amy Slayden is very friendly, professional, and welcoming. She listens when you talk and gives it to you straight. Amy has a way of telling you the hard truth without making you feel inadequate. Her practice works hard for its' clients and everyone in her office is very fair minded. Most importantly, I trust her. She's been my lawyer for almost a decade now and I'd recommend her practice to anyone who has legal family issues. You will not be disappointed in her or anyone else in her law practice.

Amy was recommended to help with an interstate (MS) divorce agreement issue when I needed to get the AL court system involved. She is very straightforward and honest and handled my case with professionalism. I definitely recommend her.

UPDATE-2021
My ex decided to take me back to court because he felt he was entitled to more. Amy patiently guided me through this additional complaint and in the end I not only won, but she got my attorney fees awarded as well! Can't recommend Amy enough!

ORIGINAL-
Divorce with custody disagreements is emotionally tough. Amy Slayden walked me through the process and helped me understand what the courts take into consideration. We talked through various options and scenarios to ensure all bases were covered, and she walked me through the actions I needed to take on my end to protect my interests long term. I highly recommend Amy and Sarah as they are clever, assertive, and honest. This situation is never easy, but they do everything they can to ensure the best outcome possible. I used her for my divorce and I continue to use them for advice when situations arise. I was referred to Amy from two separate colleagues, and a simple review cannot express how grateful I am for what they have done for me.

Mrs. Amy Slayden is very professional and really knows her craft. She’s very patient and responsive to all of my queries regarding divorce. I was from another country and knows nothing about the matter but she eased my worries and really worked on for me and my kids. She tells you the hard truth straight so you know what to expect. I would highly recommend her. In addition, her whole staffs are very welcoming.

Let’s just say I didn’t know I had rights and got everything I asked for. I hired her because I heard she was aggressive and protected my best interest. She was transparent which help a lot. We did uncontested against Bill Hall Associates. I was married for about 3 1/2 years. I was in Nurisng school when he drop the D word. If I can get through it you will too. Dont sign anything unless she looked at it! The more records you have and have your documents in order the faster and better it will get. Like tax assessments, bank account info 401k, debt ect and personal property list and pictures.

Amy Slayden is an excellent lawyer. She is patient and professional. She represented me during a very contentious and difficult divorce litigation. She was compassionate and fair as well. She worked with with opposing counsel and helped us when we had to go to court and helped me ultimately settle out of court favorably. I can’t recommend her and her office enough!

After reading reviews and receiving a referral from a previous co-worker - I hired Amy Slayden for my divorce that started last year (2019) and finalized this year (2020). Best choice I ever made! Amy Slayden and Sarah Meigs have been wonderful to work with. They answered all of my questions while I was going through my divorce with children. They gave me a realistic view on what to expect and didn't sugarcoat anything which is what I highly respect from a lawyer. I appreciate everything Amy and Sarah has done for my case which includes answering my questions, going through the Interrogatories, Depositions and Mediation. We did not have to go through a trial as me and my ex came to an agreement at Mediation. Amy and Sarah are both professional, respected and very knowledgeable on the law. Thank you Amy and Sarah for everything. I appreciate both of you! Highly Recommended!

Going through any type of strife is stressful, but knowing that you're in good hands with the person representing you adds comfort amongst the turmoil. I found that with Sarah Meigs. She had my best interest in mind throughout this arduous process, and I always felt as though I had someone intelligent, responsive, and assertive supporting me at all times. Sarah honestly puts her clients first and no time is too late to reach out to her. Even if you email her on a weekend not expecting a response until Monday, Sarah will respond. She's that aligned with her clients' needs. Further, she knows the law inside and out which is a testament to her meticulous preparation and advice. I was so fortunate enough to have her represent me.

I never hired Amy directly, but I was involved in a case where she was the lead attorney. Amy is one of, if not the best in the business when it comes to family law. We ended up hiring her son in law Keith as well at one point and the case went our way. We definitely didn’t make it easy for them, but they always tell you the truth ( even if you don’t want to hear it ) and they always do the best they can with the options you give them. I would hire Amy and her team 100/100 times. Highly recommend.

Amy Slayden went beyond the extra mile in my divorce. She worked tirelessly to negotiate a fair and amicable settlement .... but when my ex-wife wanted well more than a fair settlement, Amy was prepared to fight for what was right. Very knowledgeable and honest representation who I could not recommend highly enough! I could not be happier with the results.

Amy and Sarah are by far the best legal representation I have ever had. I came to them with a complicated and extremely important time sensitive issue and they delivered more then I could have hoped for. Amy is professional, knowledgeable and very good at what she does. She has earned my patronage and respect. I would give this law firm 6 stars if I could.

Amy Slayden went beyond the extra mile in my divorce. She worked tirelessly to get to an amicable , fair settlement. But when my ex wife insisted on going well beyond the norm.... Amy was well equipped to fight for what was right and fair. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend her to anyone who needs honest and fair representation.

Amy is an awsome attorney. I'm so happy I found her. She's honest, and tells it like it is. She was wonderful taking car
e of an old child support case. Her and her staff are always there for you. Would hire her again. We'll worth the time and money.. Thank you again Amy for all your help.

Amy Slayden and Sarah Meigs went to battle for me and the custody of my son. They caught hard and were quite relentless in the process. Hey fought for my rights, and I was awarded joint physical and joint legal! They never gave up throughout the process, nor did they back down to the opposition. They definitely know the law, and they were there for me as great legal representatives throughout my custody battle. I highly recommend their services! They made sure that this father and son had a fighting chance!