Figuring out how to raise your children with your ex-spouse or ex-partner can be a struggle. You and your child’s other parent may have different parenting philosophies, and you might each have different ideas about what’s best for your child. This can make effective...
When Mississippi couples want to get a divorce, they must show the court there is a reason to grant it. In most states, simply saying there are irreconcilable differences is sufficient. That is not the case in Mississippi unless certain circumstances are in place....
The number of drunk drivers tends to increase over the summer and during holidays, which can sometimes mean more DUI checkpoints, as Mississippi police seek to keep the roads and highways safe. Being stopped at a DUI checkpoint can be a stressful and scary experience,...
One hallmark of a domestic abusers is that they rarely stop and only escalate their abuse. This is why victims are always advised to find a way to get out of the relationship as soon as humanly possible. But, just because you found your bravery to get out does not...
The type of defense that you put forth in your criminal case matters. If your legal arguments are haphazardly made, or if your representation simply isn’t aggressive enough, you might be at an increased risk of being not only convicted but also being hit with the...
The summer is generally a relaxing time, but couples who divorced over the summer months may find the looming school year to be a source of stress. How will you help your child transition back to school when their entire life as they know it has changed? Relax and...
Late-in-life divorces of those in their 50s and 60s are becoming increasingly common. Referred to by some as a “gray divorce,” people facing a late-in-life divorce will have unique concerns in the divorce process, particularly when it comes to property division. Focus...
With the warmer weather, vacations and people of all ages heading out for various activities during the summer in Mississippi, many will consume alcohol. If they are accused of getting behind the wheel after drinking, it can result in a charge of driving under the...
Many people in the Gulfport area might think that only high earners need to worry about how a divorce is going to affect their bottom line on taxes. But income taxes and other taxes can affect just about any Mississippi couple who is going through a divorce...
Child custody can be an important ongoing topic and area of concern for divorced couples with children. Parents who share custody or have child custody concerns should be familiar with how child custody is determined and how it may be modified in certain situations....