Before immediately launching an all-out battle to keep the family’s residence after a divorce, a Mississippi resident should ask themselves whether it is really in their best interest to keep the family home. Emotions can certainly play a role in this decision. It is...
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...
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...
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...
The entry of a final judgment and decree in a Mississippi divorce usually resolves all issues between the divorcing parties, including property division, spousal support, child support and child custody. Unfortunately, living and financial circumstances sometimes...
Mississippi takes driving under the influence of alcohol quite seriously and penalizes offenders accordingly. If a law enforcement officer stops you, charges you with drunk driving and you wind up with a conviction, you may find that the expenses you face in the...
Mississippi, like other states, defines theft in terms of the property value. In summary, petit larceny, or “petty theft,” is misdemeanor theft while grand larceny is a felony. Understanding the distinctions Mississippi makes for different types of theft can help...
Those who have recently received a DUI charge in Mississippi know they are facing a huge financial hit, but the actual final costs can vary widely. Understanding Mississippi laws for driving while intoxicated can help anticipate sentencing fines. Knowing how the legal...
Physical altercations can be come serious legal problems for Mississippi residents who are unlucky enough to become involved in them. A fight at a bar or a quarrel with a neighbor may become a criminal legal issue if the other party alleges that an assault occurred....
Drug charges can wreak havoc on your life. Mere allegations can affect your reputation, but a criminal conviction can also threaten your freedom, your ability to find a job and housing, and even your ability to get an education. In other words, a criminal conviction...