Summer is just around the corner. For kids, it’s a time to relax, spend time with friends and take a break from schoolwork. For divorced or separated parents, summer brings scheduling challenges. Vacations, camps and family gatherings often disrupt the normal routine...
People do find themselves facing DUI charges all year round, but summer is often thought of as DUI season, where impaired driving is more common and more arrests take place. Some of this is due to the fact that there are holidays often celebrated with alcoholic...
Divorce is rarely simple, especially when deciding who keeps the house or the retirement account. In Mississippi, the law does not mandate an automatic split of everything down the middle. Instead, the state follows a rule called equitable distribution. The court...
The state enforces one of the strictest approaches to underage drinking and driving in the country, and the legal consequences may follow a minor well beyond the initial traffic stop. Learning how the system addresses this offense can help you prepare for what comes...
Receiving new military orders can raise serious concerns about your child custody arrangement. A relocation or deployment may make it hard to follow your current visitation schedule. If you are a service member, you may wonder what happens to custody when your duties...
Going through a divorce is often overwhelming, but closeness with your children does not have to be a casualty of the process. When you file for divorce in Mississippi, one of the most critical requirements that you and your spouse will need to work on is a parenting...
The type of divorce you choose to end your marriage can determine how quickly you move forward. This decision shapes your path to freedom and your family's future. Hence, understanding these three key differences between a contested and an uncontested divorce helps...
When a parent moves away and payments stop, it can leave you stressed trying to cover bills and care for your child. But Mississippi law does not let distance erase a support obligation. As a parent, there is a legal process you can undergo to secure the support your...
After a night out at a bar, you realize that you had too much to drink and decide to sleep off the alcohol until you are sober. While this may seem like a safer alternative, it could potentially lead to a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. This post explains...
Custody orders may stop working as your child grows. Life changes can make an old order unsafe or unrealistic for your child. When Mississippi courts allow custody changes Yes, Mississippi courts allow custody changes after divorce. You must show a material change in...