Child custody and visitation decisions represent some of the most challenging matters in a divorce or post-divorce case in Mississippi. Summer months can present some unique issues and challenges when it comes to addressing visitation. Parenting time and best...
The Albright Factors: How child custody is determined in court
When it comes to custody actions between the parents of a child, the courts consider the child's best interests. The courts use the factors highlighted in the Albright v Albright case, but other circumstances are considered in child custody decisions as well. If you...
What modifications can you make to your child support in Mississippi?
If you live in Mississippi, you can request to make modifications to your child support as the parent of the child, whether you receive or provide the support. Fortunately, child custody orders aren't set in stone and can change. The child support orders can be...
Can a judge deny your visitation rights?
In the majority of cases, judges in Mississippi will give one parent visitation rights if they don't get joint or full custody. However, the judge might deny your visitation rights if they think it's in the child's best interest to do so. Your child's other parent...
Can a parenting plan protect your child?
Every divorced parent in Mississippi wants to protect their kids from the repercussions of their split. One of the easiest ways to achieve this goal is to create a successful parenting plan. Since conflict between parents is often what hurts kids the most, a detailed...
How does child support change after your child graduates?
It's a common misconception in Mississippi that child support ends after the child turns 18. In fact, you might have to continue paying child support well after your child reaches adulthood. It's becoming increasingly common for non-custodial parents to pay for a...
Variations on custody scheduling for your child
Mississippi parents who are getting a divorce and who plan to share physical custody need to work out a schedule that works for them and their children. There are several different approaches they can take. Weekly schedule A weekly schedule for custody is a common...
Do you need a house to receive child custody?
Fighting for child custody in Mississippi can be exhausting. During the process, you might be worried that you won't receive custody if you don't live in a house. If your former spouse has a nice house with plenty of room for your child, your fears will probably be...
What presumptions does the court have for child custody?
When you cannot agree on your child custody matters in a divorce, the court will have to make the decisions for you. The court takes this responsibility seriously because it understands the decisions it makes will impact your children and family for years to come....
What you need to know before seeking a custody modification
You believe that the custody order the judge signed no longer works for your family, but perhaps your co-parent disagrees. This complicates your ability to modify child custody considerably. According to state law, if you cannot obtain the consent of your child's...