For those that marry and divorce young, they likely feel a stigma. They may feel alone, and they may feel like a failure. However, this is simply not the case. Not alone First of all, divorcing young is not uncommon. We all know the much-debated statistic that half of...
Most people on the Gulf Coast were glad to say “Good-bye” to 2021. Many parties were held to pay tribute to the moment. Unhappily, in one such moment, a few party-goers let their anger get away from them, and a New Year’s Eve party in Gulfport turned into a shootout,...
For those facing a conviction or deciding whether to plead to a driving while under the influence charge, please know that there is a special consequence for those in our state. In our state, when one is convicted or pleads guilty to a DUI, they are required to attend...
The end of the year holidays is a busy and stressful time for everyone, and Mississippi parents with a custody schedule to follow may find themselves facing new or additional issues during this time. Mississippi law follows the “best interest of the child” standard...
Child custody disputes can quickly become heated, with each parent thinking that he or she knows what’s best for their child. Although many of these disputes can be resolved through effective negotiations, sometimes parents use tactics that are unfair and downright...
Children are enormously resilient, but they’re also extraordinarily fragile. That’s one reason why it can be so difficult to navigate a child custody and visitation arrangement that leaves your child in the care of his or her parent for any given amount of time. After...
Driving in Mississippi is a privilege. As it is a privilege people are expected to follow the various traffic laws when they are driving. There are many of these laws as well. People need to follow speed limits, signal their turns, yield in certain situations, stop at...
It can be hard to feel truly prepared to go through a divorce case. For many people, emotions can really cloud the issues they need to address in the legal case, such as property and debt division, alimony, child custody and child support. For Mississippi residents...
As relationships develop over time, one partner’s casual remark or occasional touch that leaves the other feeling uncomfortable or ill at ease can evolve into a pattern of abuse with the familiar hallmarks of dominance, fear and control. Sadly, the victim often blames...
Many people who watch true crime series on television have specific ideas on what burglary of a home looks like. They may think a burglar must violently kick down the door, perhaps with a weapon, stealing what is inside and then running away. However, in Mississippi...