The holiday season should be a joyful time for families. For divorced parents, financial strain can overshadow the festivities. Many wonder if they can request extra child support to cover the increased expenses. The reality is that obtaining additional support often...
Family Law
Don’t make these errors in your child custody case
To secure the child custody outcome you want, you have to demonstrate that your proposal is in the child’s best interests. This isn’t just a figure of speech; the term refers to a wide-ranging legal standard that addresses nearly every aspect of your child’s life and...
How to protect your rights as a father in Mississippi
Before you can secure visitation and seek physical or legal custody of your child, you have to act to secure your father’s rights. This is no small thing given the enormous benefit an active father can have on a child’s life. In fact, studies have shown that children...
Determining alimony in Mississippi
Lesser-earning spouses or stay-at-home spouses may be entitled to alimony or spousal support from a higher-earning spouse in the divorce. There are several types of spousal support available in Mississippi, including: Periodic alimony: Monthly payments made by the...
Collaborative law is now an option in Mississippi
Mississippi couples who are considering divorce often believe a contentious and costly dispute is unavoidable. They think there will be a series of personal, financial and emotional challenges. However, with the litany of issues that need to be navigated including...
What to do when the other parent violates a custody order
The child custody order that’s been entered in your case was issued with your child’s best interests in mind. Therefore, the court expects that you and the other parent will abide by the terms of that order. Yet, all too often, parents try to take custody matters into...
Can you modify your child support order?
Life circumstances change, and sometimes child support orders must be adjusted to reflect these changes. In Mississippi, you can request a modification of child support if you meet the criteria. Understanding the grounds for modification and the steps involved can...
How can military families get divorced in Mississippi?
The divorce process is a challenging journey, and when military members are involved, it becomes even more complex. In Mississippi, military divorce has its own set of rules and considerations that couples need to be aware of, but most importantly, military service...
Drafting a parenting plan in a Mississippi divorce
Mississippi couples who are going through a divorce have several issues to address during the divorce process. If the couple has children, child custody is often a primary issue that needs to be addressed. Many family law experts recommend that divorcing parents...
What if my spouse refuses to be served divorce papers?
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...