The outcome of your divorce can set your financial stage for a long time to come. That’s why it’s imperative that you know how to competently navigate the property division process. Yet, securing your financial future is about much more than just fighting over the...
When an individual is facing a harsh sentence after conviction, they usually look at all possibilities to reverse or change the outcome, depending on the unique circumstances of their case. But the appeals process is lengthy and requires specific deadlines, and for...
When couples split up in Mississippi, they often do not consider all the financial aspects of divorce, especially when there are children involved. As the children grow, their physical, emotional and educational needs change, and some of these can be costly. While the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many families may be started or grow because of adoption and the adoption process. For that reason, potential adoptive parents considering adoption should be familiar with the adoption process and how family law legal tools and resources can help them as they begin...