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Supreme Court to address Indian Child Welfare Act
Doubt and apprehension comprise a significant part of every adoption. In almost all cases, state courts resolve these and the related legal issues by balancing relevant economic, social and psychological factors. An upcoming decision by the Supreme Court– expected in...
Alimony and the marital standard of living analysis
The outcome of your divorce can set your financial stage for a long time to come. That’s why it’s imperative that you know how to competently navigate the property division process. Yet, securing your financial future is about much more than just fighting over the...
Do you know how parental substance abuse harms your child?
Children are enormously resilient, but they’re also extraordinarily fragile. That’s one reason why it can be so difficult to navigate a child custody and visitation arrangement that leaves your child in the care of his or her parent for any given amount of time. After...
How do I protect my family from abuse?
As relationships develop over time, one partner’s casual remark or occasional touch that leaves the other feeling uncomfortable or ill at ease can evolve into a pattern of abuse with the familiar hallmarks of dominance, fear and control. Sadly, the victim often blames...
How can parental rights be terminated?
Terminating parental rights is a significant step which should be well understood. Parental rights can be terminated voluntarily or involuntarily and parents should understand the process for terminating parental rights. Terminating parental rights Parents have both...
Establishing paternity in Mississippi
In Mississippi, if a child is born to a husband and wife, paternity is presumed unless it is proven otherwise in court. However, if the child’s mother is unmarried, Mississippi requires court action to determine the child’s legal father. If the biological father signs...
Reviewing child support payment options
If you need to make child support payments, make sure you stay current and focus on strategies to ensure that you avoid falling behind. For example, look into the benefits of a payment plan, if necessary, as well as adjustments to your lifestyle. Sometimes, it helps...
Taxes after divorce
Divorce or separation may complicate your taxes. Along with other family law issues, filing your taxes after your divorce or separation requires planning. Divorce and taxes Even if you started your divorce last year, the IRS will consider you married unless your...
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...