Parents have certain protected rights under the law. They generally live with their children or have the right to parenting time if they share parental rights. They also make decisions about how they raise their children. Parents also have responsibilities to their...
Many small businesses in the United States are owned by couples. In many cases, couples will get married, one of them will have a business idea, and they will engage in the joint venture together. They are both equal owners of the same business. When going through...
You can challenge a probate case in Mississippi if you meet legal requirements and have a valid reason. Probate is the court process used to distribute someone’s assets after death. If you believe something about the will or estate administration isn’t right, state...
When a person dies, there are often questions about what will happen with their property, as well as their financial obligations. The executor or personal representative is the person responsible for administering the estate. They present the will of the deceased...
Mothers and fathers going through a divorce in Mississippi are equally entitled to custody. In 1983, the Mississippi Supreme Court case Albright v. Albright overturned the maternal preference. Thus, joint custody is typically the starting point when a court hears...
When a couple faces the possibility of divorce, emotions and uncertainty can cloud the path forward. A well-crafted postnuptial agreement can offer clarity and control and provide a pathway to resolution. Far from just a legal formality, a postnup can serve as a...
Divorce statutes are different in every state, although many relatively mirror each other. However, Mississippi has some of the most unique statutes in the nation. People preparing for divorce in Mississippi may be unsure of what to expect from the process, especially...
You may feel your child is pulling away – ignoring calls, skipping visits or saying things they couldn’t know firsthand. That kind of distance hurts. You might suspect the other parent is behind it, and you may be right. But before you act, you need to understand...
Parents who aren’t in a relationship with each other will still have to work together to raise their children. One facet of this has to do with ensuring the child always has proper care and supervision. Some parenting plans include a clause known as the first right...
Married couples who divorce have to separate their finances. They generally need to divide their marital property and any shared debts. They may be able to preserve certain assets by showing that they are separate property. Resources people acquired before getting...
