Being charged with a DUI can come with overwhelming fears and concerns for the accused driver. In addition, they can face serious penalties and consequences including jail time, fines and the loss of their driver’s license. For that reason, accused drivers should be...
Those who have recently received a DUI charge in Mississippi know they are facing a huge financial hit, but the actual final costs can vary widely. Understanding Mississippi laws for driving while intoxicated can help anticipate sentencing fines. Knowing how the legal...
Divorcing couples may ask how they should go about dividing their family home during their divorce. It is an important concern for many divorcing couples who should be prepared for how to address it. So, how to divide a family home during divorce? Here are some...
You may not have pictured your marriage ending in divorce, but this is a common occurrence for many couples. According to CNBC, approximately 800,000 divorces occur every year. A divorce may present changes to your finances, especially if your spouse was the primary...
All Mississippi drivers are expected to remain sober when they are on the road. That is especially true for first responders. Failure to do so may result in an arrest and charges for driving under the influence. Allegations of DUI can happen to anyone – even someone...
You may have heard that Mississippi is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. A no-fault divorce can be an effective way to expedite the legal process and keep the nature of your marital differences private. But as the Mississippi State Bar Association explains,...
Facing criminal allegations is a difficult predicament to be in. However, like anyone accused of a crime has the right to assert a criminal defense. For some, this can seem straightforward to them, as they acted in defense of him or herself. When faced with physical...
Recently, you and your spouse separated to give yourselves time to work out your marital issues and figure out if you can move forward together. Does separation always lead to divorce? Psychology Today examines the thought processes leading to separation and the...
Raising a child can be costly. Many parents save up money when expanding their family. When parents split, these finances do not go away. In fact, they can become more burdensome for one parent versus the other. In matters where one parent takes on the custodial role,...
When a police officer suspects that a driver in under the influence of alcohol, he or she may request the driver to submit to a Breathalyzer test which will use the driver’s breath to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). Drivers should know that they...