Social media is likely part of your everyday life. It’s a great way to stay connected and find out what is happening in and around your community. But during a divorce, social media can quickly become a liability, as posts, photos, comments and private messages may...
Year: 2026
Can Mississippi child support assist with college costs?
Raising children to adulthood requires decades of hard work and sacrifice by parents. If the parents do not live together, they split those obligations by sharing custody. Frequently, the parent with higher income or less parenting time may have an obligation to pay...
Can mothers refuse when fathers request paternity testing?
Some fathers want to undergo paternity testing because they have concerns that their partners may have been unfaithful. Other times, unmarried fathers want paternity testing to prove that they are the biological father of a child. Doing so may allow them to seek...
A Totten Trust skips probate
When someone passes away, most of their estate will go through probate. If they have a will and an estate plan, this can help govern how assets will be distributed to beneficiaries. If they do not, then the process is handled under state law. However, there are...
Is a 401(k) separate property during a divorce?
People preparing for divorce in Mississippi are often worried about their finances. Spouses thinking about property division often identify certain resources that they want to prioritize retaining if at all possible. Retirement savings are frequently at the top of...
Debunking 3 myths about fault-based divorce in Mississippi
When there is a clear and straightforward reason for divorce, it can become even more emotional and stressful. Mississippi is one of the few states that allow fault-based divorce; however, many people believe myths about the process that can affect their decisions....
What should you know if you’re divorcing a narcissist?
Going through a divorce is hardly ever easy, but the situation becomes much more challenging if you’re going through this process with a narcissist. By nature, a narcissist has an intense sense of self-importance and a need to control everything possible. They often...

