Deciding to divorce is often one of the most difficult decisions to make. Once you are ready to get the process started, you might find the process grinding to a halt because your spouse refuses or evades service of the divorce petition. This is not an uncommon...
Child custody is frequently a topic in dispute during a Mississippi divorce. Since children can be profoundly impacted by the end of the marriage, the court will focus on their needs and how to serve their best interests when making its determinations. One of the...
In Mississippi family law cases, it is imperative for the parents to remember their children and focus on their needs. It can be difficult to do during a divorce as there are a litany of concerns that come to the forefront, but children are innocent bystanders and...
As time moves on, circumstances may change for your child. This can render what was once a fair, favorable and viable child custody order dangerous to your child’s well-being. Unfortunately, the custody and visitation spelled out in that order isn’t going to change...
Under Mississippi law, a guardian is a person who has legal authority and responsibility for another person, called a ward. The ward may be incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions for themselves. This may be because of mental illness, cognitive impairments...
If you are a parent who pays or receives child support in Mississippi, you may wonder how it affects your credit score. After all, child support can impact on your financial situation, but does it also show up on your credit report? Does child support show up on my...
If you are ordered to pay child support in Mississippi, there are guidelines that determine how much you will owe. The guidelines consider the income of both parents, how many children they have and their child custody agreement. Child support When the court reviews...
Divorce is not easy. Even when it is an amicable split, divorcing requires numerous decisions and a process. This can quickly become emotionally taxing. Property division is considered to be one of the most contentious issues of a divorce. Finances in general create...
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...
