If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense and are below a certain income threshold, then you’ll qualify for the appointment of a public defender. Working with a court-appointed attorney is an easy path, but you don’t have to take a public defender. So, the...
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Prepare now for co-parenting over the holidays
Thanksgiving is on the horizon in the Gulfport area and following that the winter holidays. No one wants to be reminded at the last minute what holiday custody plans they agreed on with their ex at the time of their divorce, and it is important that the child’s needs...
What are a child’s best interests for child custody?
Children are unique individuals with specific needs and passions. No two Gulf Coast children are the same, even if they share parents and similar upbringings. To generalize that all children need the same types of support and resources to be successful and to thrive...
Understanding how your divorce impacts your debts
When getting a divorce, spouses must figure out how to divide up their shared assets. At the same time, they must also figure out how to divide up the responsibility for any shared debts. Some couples aim to repay all joint debt prior to completing their divorce....
What is considered domestic violence?
Being accused of domestic violence can be alarming but it is also important to note that domestic violence charges are serious criminal charges. Legal resources are available to all parties impacted by domestic violence which is why it is valuable for them to be...
Collateral consequences and expungements
Any conviction may include collateral consequences that go into effect after someone has paid the fines and completed the incarceration and other penalties. According to the American Bar Association, about 45,000 collateral consequences exist at the federal, state and...
The process for adopting a foster child
The decision to adopt a foster child can never be taken lightly. When foster families initially take in a child, it is with the intention that she will eventually rejoin her birth family, and foster parents work with the birth parents to achieve this end. The initial...
DUI defense options to protect accused drivers
Being charged with a DUI can come with overwhelming fears and concerns for the accused driver. In addition, they can face serious penalties and consequences including jail time, fines and the loss of their driver’s license. For that reason, accused drivers should be...
Calculating the financial cost of a DUI in Mississippi
Those who have recently received a DUI charge in Mississippi know they are facing a huge financial hit, but the actual final costs can vary widely. Understanding Mississippi laws for driving while intoxicated can help anticipate sentencing fines. Knowing how the legal...
How do we divide our home during divorce?
Divorcing couples may ask how they should go about dividing their family home during their divorce. It is an important concern for many divorcing couples who should be prepared for how to address it. So, how to divide a family home during divorce? Here are some...