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...
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...
When a couple decides to divorce, it doesn’t have to lead to a dispute. In fact, where both spouses agree on property division, child support, spousal support and other issues, they can have an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorce process There are a few general...
The probate process is something that many people dread, usually because of hearing that it can be costly and time consuming. While these things may be true in some cases, every situation is different, and it helps to understand the probate process. The probate...
The Mississippi divorce process is known to take its toll on individuals who struggle to cope with the loss of their marriage. Although the impact of marriage dissolution may reshape your life and leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future,...
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...
If you are married and your relationship is just not working and you want out in Mississippi, it is really important that you go about it in the right way so that there are no repercussions later on that you may regret. Before anything else, it is important to...
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...
Many Mississippi couples have taken advantage of a statute enacted in 1972 that made premarital agreements valid and enforceable as long as they comply with the enabling statute. Unfortunately, some individuals who signed premarital agreements have found that the...
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...
