If you have a loved one who is unable to manage their personal or financial affairs because of age, illness, disability or other condition, you may want to pursue a conservatorship. The court can appoint a conservator to help your loved one with decision-making. Types...
For couples, divorce can present many complicated issues. This is especially true with matters like child support and spousal maintenance, where relationships get converted into math equations. Spousal maintenance is no longer used as a punitive method, but instead as...
In equitable division states like Mississippi, marital property will be divided fairly and equitably between spouses going through a divorce. If you are a business owner, you may be wondering whether your soon-to-be ex is entitled to part of your business. To make...
At any point, your child’s other parent could file a request to modify your existing child custody order. This motion could request a change in physical custody or seek to restrict your visitation with your child. As a result, the court’s determination on a request to...
Mediation has become an increasingly popular way to resolve family law disputes. Mississippi courts may require couples involved in a divorce or other family law dispute to try it. Basically, in a mediation, a third party called a mediator will try help the two sides...
Divorce can be a scary time, but it is more so for parents because they have the added fear of losing custody or parenting time with their child. After all, since the couple is splitting, there will be some reduction in parenting time, until one receives sole and...
Property division is one of the most complicated pieces of most Mississippi divorces. Mississippi law states that marital property must be divided equitably, which means fairly. Marital property includes both assets and debt. If you are like most married couples, you...
In Mississippi family law cases, child custody and parenting time are common topics for disagreement. Unfortunately, the children might get caught in the middle as the parents go back and forth as to how to formulate their schedules. The state has certain guidelines...
Before a parent can request child support, they must establish paternity. There are several options to do this. Process for establishing paternity If both parents agree on paternity, they can complete a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form at the hospital when...
Divorce proceedings are often riddled with financial concerns. The outcome of your marriage dissolution can reshape your vision of the future, setting everything from your standard of living to how much debt you’ll have to carry. With so much on the line, you need to...
