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...
Law enforcement must respect your rights even if they suspect you of a serious crime. This means that when the police gather evidence from you, they must have a warrant or probable cause. When they cross the line and take something from you in violation of your...
You have likely heard the term blood alcohol content thrown around before. Officers use your BAC level to tell how intoxicated you are. They base this measurement off of the governing DUI laws in the area. In most cases, 0.08 percent is the legal limit. That is as...
In the state of Mississippi, certain requirements apply to the various divorce or separation options that are available. However, there are two main divorce categories: contested and uncontested. How do these differ? Contested divorce If an amicable parting of the...
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...
The breakdown of your marriage may expose sides of your soon-to-be ex-spouse you had no idea existed. Even if you have known your husband or wife to be an honest person, he or she may try to gain an unfair advantage during your divorce. Specifically, your spouse may...
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...
Theft is a crime that allegedly results in one person losing property to the taking of another. At its core, theft requires an action and intention for the defendant to be found guilty. Generally, the action is the alleged taking of another person’s property, and the...
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...
Facing criminal allegations is a difficult predicament to be in. Even more so, those in Mississippi and elsewhere convicted of a crime are in a much more challenging situation, as this could mean enduring harsh criminal penalties. Depending on the crime, there may be...