Before getting married, there are many things that the engaged couple may have on their list to accomplish. Much of it will be related to the wedding day or the honeymoon, however, there is another topic that should be discussed and considered. That topic has to do...
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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...
For anyone who is a parent, they know that having children is a great joy. However, they also know that children are a great financial responsibility. When parents co-parent from separate households, the financial responsibility still falls on both parents even if the...
Each year in Mississippi thousands of former couples - whether they were married or not - go through the family law process to address child custody issues. In each of these cases, the parents may have different motivations and goals, but the family law court will...
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...
Many people in the Gulfport area are military service members. Although most people don't think of it, these service members are oftentimes subject to a different set of laws than civilians: military law. This can have an impact on divorce cases for service members....
Some of our readers in Mississippi may be thinking about getting a divorce and are wondering where to start. Like any significant decision, it is crucial to get the right information. Although most people are familiar with many of the issues that come up in a divorce,...
Of all the family law issues that might come up for a couple, child custody disputes can oftentimes be the most contentious. After all, parents in Mississippi always want what is best for their children, but the problem is that parents may not always agree on what is...
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...