Although they once may have been benefits reserved for executives and government or union employees, pensions and other retirement plans are now commonplace throughout the Mississippi workforce. In other words, many people who live in Gulfport and the surrounding...
This blog has discussed how child support is calculated and modified. It is also important to understand how child support obligations are enforced and the impact they can have on paying, non-custodial, parents and recipient parents as well. The state’s enforcement...
Divorces in Mississippi become much more complex when children are involved. Mississippi courts make custody determinations based on what is in the best interests of the children. This vague language can be confusing for parents, who often wonder how a court will...
Unlike the vast majority of the other states, Mississippi’s laws do not allow for contested no-fault divorces. As the name implies, in a no-fault divorce, the couple asks a court to grant them a divorce even though neither admits to doing something to damage or ruin...
In many situations, divorce can be difficult and the spouses may have significant disagreements. However, sometimes each spouse agrees that it is time to move on and want to pursue an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorce An uncontested divorce can save the parties...
When one or both spouses are contemplating divorce, the idea of starting one’s post-divorce life is always the light at the end of a dark divorce tunnel. However, a common question pops up: when one should start getting separate credit accounts. Timing The idea of,...
When a Mississippi couple decides to divorce, if they are both in agreement the process will be relatively simple and cost-effective unless it is a contested divorce, where the two sides must argue their positions on the grounds for dissolution in court. When children...
There are many matters that must be addressed when going through a divorce. Aside from the legal decisions that must be made, a Mississippi resident must contend with the emotional and personal challenges of ending their marriage. These difficulties can be compounded...
Paternity establishes a legal relationship between a father and his or her child. It can be decided either voluntarily or by the court. Once paternity is determined, the father of the child then gains custody rights and is required to pay child support. The child’s...
People often see child support as a matter between two adults – the parents, whether they are divorced or were never married. In fact, it’s more complicated than that. Child support stems from a relationship between a parent and their child, and between the parent,...
