Mississippi law uses the best interest of the child standard when deciding custody. It is generally presumed that shared custody between both parents is in a child’s best interest because it allows the child to spend significant time and develop a meaningful...
Dealing with a problematic co-parent who repeatedly violates your custody order can be frustrating and emotionally draining. Whether they fail to follow the visitation schedule, withhold the child from you or ignore other aspects of the agreement, these actions can...
In family law, few topics carry as much weight as the termination of parental rights. This life-altering process can occur voluntarily or involuntarily, each with its own rules and profound consequences. Knowing how these two paths differ to termination is vital to...
A variety of different changes to family circumstances can potentially impact custody arrangements. One parent deciding to move across the state or out of the state could have major implications for shared custody arrangements. A move can make it much more difficult...
When a child custody dispute becomes heated, it can threaten the time that you spend with your kid and the relationship that you have with them. And as a result, the impact of a child custody arrangement can have long-term implications for both you and your child....
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you may wonder if a conviction will impact your child custody rights. Will you lose possession of your children? Will it limit the time you spend with them? Your concerns are well-founded as a DUI...
A child’s school plays an essential role in their growth and development. A school’s curriculum, teachers and overall environment largely influence a child’s behavior and character. This is why parents thoroughly research school backgrounds and opportunities to ensure...
Driving under the influence (DUI) can have profound consequences for individuals. It may include potential jail time, fines and a criminal record. But for parents who rely on custody arrangements to see their children, getting a DUI conviction can also significantly...
Child custody can be an important ongoing topic and area of concern for divorced couples with children. Parents who share custody or have child custody concerns should be familiar with how child custody is determined and how it may be modified in certain situations....
The end of the year holidays is a busy and stressful time for everyone, and Mississippi parents with a custody schedule to follow may find themselves facing new or additional issues during this time. Mississippi law follows the “best interest of the child” standard...