Your visitation and child custody rights can be affected in Mississippi if you have a past felony record. Depending on the nature of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it, a judge may determine whether you can get custody of your child or visitation with him...
Divorcing while in debt can often make a difficult situation even more challenging. If you or your spouse has student loan debt and you are unsure how this will work during your divorce, the information below may provide some assistance for your Mississippi divorce....
If your former spouse isn’t paying child support, you may find yourself in the place where you are considering denying visitation. Unfortunately, this isn’t a good idea, and there are other ways to go about it. This is why you shouldn't deny visitation based on child...
One of the ways that millennials differ from previous generations is they have a trend of moving in together before marriage. In Mississippi and other states, living together may seem like it would be a good thing. You can test the waters to see if you would want to...
Nearly 40% of women and almost 32% of men will experience domestic violence during the course of their lifetimes, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is a motivating factor for a spouse to seek a divorce in a considerable...
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...
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...
Mississippi and other states are starting to see an increase in the number of divorces that are happening to couples over 50 years old. Newly coined as “gray divorces,” these types of divorce proceedings can be more challenging than divorces sought by younger couples....
When you and your spouse decide that it's time to call it quits, the long process of divorce will start. One of the biggest topics discussed during a divorce is finances. In Mississippi, one spouse may be awarded spousal support to ensure a stable financial future....
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...
