Many people in the Gulfport area probably do not need to see statistics to realize that more and more people are living together, either prior to marriage or with no intention of ever marrying at all. As a result, there may be many couples in Mississippi who have been...
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Solutions for a wide range of family law issues
Not many people expect to be involved in any type of court case in their lives. However, the reality is that family law problems can lead to legal cases in a wide range of circumstances. The adoption process, for example, is oftentimes a complicated legal matter, but...
Crucial decisions in the adoption process
Many families in Gulfport, Mississippi, may, at some point, decide that they want to expand their family by adopting a child. Such an opportunity can change multiple lives at once, creating unique family dynamics but also creating a loving environment for many...
Review of adoptions in Mississippi
While family law sometimes gets a reputation for being all about the end of homes and relationships, one of the most important things family law courts do is create new families through the adoption process. Like the other states, Mississippi has a set of statutes and...
Can spouses legally separate in Mississippi?
In many states, spouses may choose to live apart and yet, for one reason or another - health coverage, for example - not seek a divorce. The rights and duties of each spouse can be formalized in a legal separation agreement in some states. Such an agreement sets out...
The legal concerns of unmarried couples in Mississippi
Let's take a look this week at a subject that concerns many Gulfport couples who, for any number of reasons, are in a committed relationship but are not married. How does family law in Mississippi treat these unmarried couples? For background, recall the Supreme...
What are the steps for foster care adoption in Mississippi?
There are many children who are currently in foster care in Mississippi and in need of a permanent home where they can grow and thrive. There are many people in Mississippi who wish to give these children a home. However, it is important to have a basic understanding...
Terminating parental rights in Mississippi
The right of a parent to spend time with his or her child is often regarded as fundamental and inviolable. Unfortunately, both fathers and mothers occasionally mistreat their children in ways that require the state to intervene and to terminate the offending parent's...
How is spousal support handled in Mississippi?
It goes without saying that getting a divorce affects a person not only emotionally, but also financially as well. Some spouses in Mississippi may be concerned about how they will support themselves after the divorce, particularly, if they were not working while...