The breakdown of your marriage may expose sides of your soon-to-be ex-spouse you had no idea existed. Even if you have known your husband or wife to be an honest person, he or she may try to gain an unfair advantage during your divorce. Specifically, your spouse may...
Month: January 2021
Month: January 2021
How much does a Mississippi DUI raise your insurance rates?
Mississippi takes driving under the influence of alcohol quite seriously and penalizes offenders accordingly. If a law enforcement officer stops you, charges you with drunk driving and you wind up with a conviction, you may find that the expenses you face in the...
Defense options for charges of theft or larceny
Theft is a crime that allegedly results in one person losing property to the taking of another. At its core, theft requires an action and intention for the defendant to be found guilty. Generally, the action is the alleged taking of another person’s property, and the...
How can you ease your child’s transition to adoption?
As a foster parent, sometimes you have the opportunity to adopt the children that you grew close to. While this can be an incredible time, it can also be a complicated one. If you are in the process of adopting foster children, the Children’s Bureau has some advice on...
What are the best interests of the child?
Divorce is painful for everyone involved, but for the children it can be especially traumatizing. But because the fundamental differences that eventually pull a couple apart can create tension in the family for years, divorce often ends up being the right decision for...
Drug court and getting a second chance
Facing criminal allegations is a difficult predicament to be in. Even more so, those in Mississippi and elsewhere convicted of a crime are in a much more challenging situation, as this could mean enduring harsh criminal penalties. Depending on the crime, there may be...
What penalties can you face for a DUI conviction?
The holidays are a busy time for law enforcement agencies that are looking to curtail drunk driving. As a result, there are a number of Mississippi and Alabama residents who will be entering the new year facing criminal charges that threaten nearly every aspect of...
Why do divorce rates increase in January?
If you have ever spoken with a divorce attorney before, the chances are good that he or she has mentioned January is divorce month. It is so-called because divorces seem to peak at this time of the year. Reader's Digest explains that there are a few good reasons why...