When parents separate or divorce, the child’s best interests should always be the topmost priority. Sadly, conflict between parents can be traumatic for children. Sometimes, one parent may use the child to turn against the other. This harmful behavior is called...
A Mississippi court has wide latitude to consider facts that it deems relevant to a child custody determination. While statute recognizes some specific factors that must be taken into account, it also specifies that the court can consider any other evidence it deems...
Obtaining an order for child support can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming issues for a newly divorced parent. This post will explain the basic steps for obtaining an order for child support. Agreement of the spouses An order for child support can be...
Mississippi’s family law system presents distinct challenges and opportunities for parents to create custody agreements. As a fault-based divorce state, Mississippi requires more than mutual consent for divorce in many cases, which can influence the structure and...
Divorce can bring intense emotions, and it is not uncommon for people to have second thoughts after starting the legal process. In Mississippi, reversing course is possible, but only under certain conditions. Because Mississippi does not offer unilateral no-fault...
Calculating child support can be complicated. Unlike some states, Mississippi does not consider the gross income of both parents when calculating child support. In Mississippi, a court calculates income based on the income of the non-custodial parent only. This is the...
In a Mississippi family law case, child custody can be one of the most confusing and worrisome areas. Fathers who want a fair chance at gaining custody might think it is an uphill battle and that mothers are automatically given preference. However, that is not the...
Post-divorce, you and your child’s other parent will have to find a way to make your existing custody arrangement work. That’s oftentimes easier said than done, though, given that each of you may have your own ideas about the best way to raise your child. This can...
Any family law dispute can be emotional and lead to disagreements. In Mississippi, nothing exemplifies this more than child-related issues. Even parents who are on reasonably good terms and are trying to reach a reasonable solution can run into roadblocks that make it...
While many states are now no-fault divorce states, divorce in Mississippi can still be granted on either fault or no-fault grounds. If you choose to file for a fault-based divorce, you will need to establish that your spouse’s actions resulted in the ending of your...
