You may not have pictured your marriage ending in divorce, but this is a common occurrence for many couples. According to CNBC, approximately 800,000 divorces occur every year. A divorce may present changes to your finances, especially if your spouse was the primary...
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Ambulance driver arrested for DUI while on duty in Mississippi
All Mississippi drivers are expected to remain sober when they are on the road. That is especially true for first responders. Failure to do so may result in an arrest and charges for driving under the influence. Allegations of DUI can happen to anyone – even someone...
What if my spouse contests irreconcilable differences?
You may have heard that Mississippi is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. A no-fault divorce can be an effective way to expedite the legal process and keep the nature of your marital differences private. But as the Mississippi State Bar Association explains,...
Using self-defense as a criminal defense strategy
Facing criminal allegations is a difficult predicament to be in. However, like anyone accused of a crime has the right to assert a criminal defense. For some, this can seem straightforward to them, as they acted in defense of him or herself. When faced with physical...
What determines whether separation leads to divorce?
Recently, you and your spouse separated to give yourselves time to work out your marital issues and figure out if you can move forward together. Does separation always lead to divorce? Psychology Today examines the thought processes leading to separation and the...
Navigating Mississippi child support guidelines
Raising a child can be costly. Many parents save up money when expanding their family. When parents split, these finances do not go away. In fact, they can become more burdensome for one parent versus the other. In matters where one parent takes on the custodial role,...
Can I refuse a Breathalyzer test?
When a police officer suspects that a driver in under the influence of alcohol, he or she may request the driver to submit to a Breathalyzer test which will use the driver’s breath to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). Drivers should know that they...
When is self-defense a criminal defense option to an assault charge?
Physical altercations can be come serious legal problems for Mississippi residents who are unlucky enough to become involved in them. A fight at a bar or a quarrel with a neighbor may become a criminal legal issue if the other party alleges that an assault occurred....
Proving full custody is necessary during a divorce
Parents want what is best for their children. Thus, when a divorce with children does occur, parents will seek what is best for their children when determining a child custody arrangement for them. In some cases in Mississippi, one parent will seek full custody of...
Why are Mississippi roadways so deadly?
It is not unusual to hear about a deadly crash in Mississippi on a daily basis. It seems to be part of life in the state, but you may wonder why are the roadways so deadly? According to Mississippi Today, there is a combination of factors that lead to Mississippi...