Sadly, not all parents are able to make the best choices for their children; some may even put them in danger. While every biological parent has rights and responsibilities toward their child, the court may decide to end them if the child's well-being is in jeopardy....
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How judges determine alimony awards in divorce
When people go through a divorce, they suddenly need to start a life on their own after years of living a shared life with their spouse. This can create a difficult situation for many people. Figuring out how they will pay for all of their monthly obligations can be...
Can I figure out if my spouse is hiding assets?
Hiding assets is such a serious breach of trust that it is also known as financial infidelity. It affects as many as 30% of United States couples, and of those, a tenth of them divorce as a result. It can be just as serious as physical infidelity, and finding out...
How can you make divorcing your lying spouse easier?
Divorce can be a grueling process. While you’ll be forced to navigate challenging legal issues such property division and child custody, you’ll also have to cope with the emotional realities of your situation. That can be hard to do under any circumstances, but your...
For co-parents, two homes is the first thought
When couples without children divorce, they cannot wait to start their new lives without each other. They want their new lives without their soon-to-be ex-spouse. And, divorcing parents have this same thought. They want that new home, separate from their soon-to-be...
Can child support orders deviate from legal guidelines?
In Mississippi divorces, children are a primary focus. Since they often get caught in the middle of the parents’ dispute, state law strives to ensure their best interests are served and they are properly cared for. Part of that is ensuring the child support order is...
Which jobs have the highest divorce rates?
Over the past few years, there was talk about a divorce tsunami that was right around the corner. It was believed that these trying times would lead many to call it quits, but that appears to be largely hyperbole; however, the United States still sees about a 50%...
Is a post-adoption contact agreement right in your case?
Adopting a child can be a joyous occasion. After all, you’re giving a child a safe and stable home that they may not otherwise have, and your household is filled with love and support. With that said, the process of adopting a child isn’t always easy. This is...
Officers look for these common signs for driving under the influence
Law enforcement has a long list of indicators before pulling someone over on suspicion of driving under the influence. Without these signs, patrols may not have reasonable suspicion or probable cause they need to justify the stop. Once they do stop a driver, further...
What is the process of adopting a child?
Many families may be started or grow because of adoption and the adoption process. For that reason, potential adoptive parents considering adoption should be familiar with the adoption process and how family law legal tools and resources can help them as they begin...