Unfortunately, nearly half of all first marriages end in divorce. The number for second marriages is even higher, hovering at slightly greater than 60%. These statistics have remained fairly constant since the 1980s. Consequently, if you contemplate marrying your...
Police agencies spanning Mississippi have no shortage of tools and mechanisms that they employ to identify alleged drunk drivers and ultimately convict them on criminal charges. Sobriety checkpoints (also termed DUI roadblocks) are common across the state. Roving...
Have you given any thought to divorce? Were you aware that there are different kinds of divorce? Every marriage is unique, so choosing the divorce process that suits your circumstances is important. Before taking the first steps toward a divorce, decide if you want...
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...
Divorce is painful for everyone involved, but for the children it can be especially traumatizing. But because the fundamental differences that eventually pull a couple apart can create tension in the family for years, divorce often ends up being the right decision for...
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...