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...
Family Law
Tips for defending against a child custody modification request
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...
How does mediation work in a family law case?
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...
How can I maximize my child custody time?
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...
How might my parenting time schedule be organized?
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...
Establishing paternity in Mississippi
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...
Five things you need to know about divorce property division
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...
Some presumptions related to child custody in Mississippi
At the time of divorce, an major issue is often regarding child custody. In Mississippi, child custody determinations are based on the “best interests of the child” standards, which are a set of factors that were established by the Mississippi Supreme Court’s 1983...
Petitioning the court for conservatorship
If a person needs help to manage their affairs, their loved ones may want to consider a conservatorship. Conservatorship is a legal arrangement established by a court that ensures the well-being and financial stability of a person who cannot make decisions, due to...
Is a Mississippi divorce expensive?
If you are considering getting a divorce in our state, you wonder how much it will cost you. The answer is not simple, as there are many factors that can affect the cost of a Mississippi divorce, such as whether it is contested or uncontested, whether you have...