When going through divorce nearly every issue can seem like it is of critical importance. This isn’t far-fetched, either, especially given that the result of these divorce legal issues can shape your life for years to come. While property division and other financial...
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Addressing a wide range of family law issues in Mississippi
For many people in Mississippi, dealing with a family law issue is the only time they will ever be in a courtroom. When they address these issues, they can be nervous and filled with uncertainty about the potential outcome. At our law firm, we help Mississippi...
Know what to argue when parental relocation arises
Your children are probably the most important thing in your life. If so, then you’ll probably do anything to protect your relationship with them. This can become challenging in the face of divorce when child custody disputes arise. It can also become problematic for...
Should I update my estate plan during a divorce?
Making the choice to separate from your spouse is never easy. Unfortunately, this one choice is only the beginning. Through the process of a separation and divorce, you will need to make a countless number of decisions and change many elements of your life. One thing...
Your debt in a divorce
If you are like many people in America, you have at least one credit card. If you are married, together you and your spouse may have multiple cards with varying balances on them. Your spending habits may be different than your spouses and may even contribute to...
Getting a home ready for the adoption process
When families are beginning the process of adopting a child in Mississippi, one of the parts of the process they will need to complete is called a home study. The purpose of a home study is for social workers to verify that a potential adoptive family is able to...
How easy is it to adopt in Mississippi?
If you desire to adopt a child in Mississippi, you will be glad to know that adoption is fairly simple and straightforward in our state. Nor does Mississippi put a lot of restrictions on potential adoptive parents. For instance, American Adoptions explains that no...
Retirement accounts are a key part of property division
When couples get a divorce in Mississippi, property division is often at the forefront. This is frequently true with older couples - also referred to as "gray" divorces. Many might think about homes, automobiles, jewelry and other tangible items. For these couples,...
Adoption laws in Mississippi
Thinking about adopting? Maybe it's something that's been on the table of discussion for a while and it's only natural that you'd continue with the official adoption process. Anyone can be adopted, but starting at 14 years old age, there must be consent on behalf of...
Aspects of retirement could be impacted by divorce
Retirement is a dream of many that takes years of work and dedication to reach. Oftentimes, married people work together to create a nest egg for retirement. Questions often arise regarding how retirement will be affected when a married couple decides to divorce. Keep...