The thought of being turned out of one's home and having nowhere to go is terrifying. Yet, many people in Mississippi face this as a very real prospect. Such situations often occur through foreclosure. A homeowner falls behind in mortgage payments, and the lenders...
Year: 2022
3 reasons holidays and bankruptcy are connected
Many people in Tennessee and throughout the country are gearing up for holiday celebrations with their families and friends. For some, unfortunately, the season will end with financial distress, which they may or may not be able to resolve in a swift and efficient...
Regaining child custody
Having a family court judge restrict or prohibit parenting time with children in a divorce is undoubtedly an upsetting and stressful experience. It can be embarrassing and distressing to hear a judge say that the court has determined that one's children are better off...
Don’t let child custody issues ruin the holidays
What happens when Mississippi parents are navigating a divorce just before the holidays, and their relationship is contentious? When parents have a difficult time communicating or one parent refuses to cooperate, achieving a fair and comprehensive settlement is...
Enforcing a child support order
When a pair of Mississippi parents divorce, they must resolve issues regarding their children's financial needs. Such issues include the children's immediate future needs. In most cases, the court orders one parent (often the noncustodial parent) to pay child support....
Filing for bankruptcy may stop a foreclosure
When you bought your home in Mississippi, you may have had plans to stay there for the rest of your life. Whether you are a new homeowner or have been in the same house for decades, the house itself is no doubt one of your largest assets. If you're one of many people...
A path back to financial solvency through bankruptcy
If you are a homeowner or business owner in Mississippi who is struggling to stay afloat because of a financial crisis, you are not alone. In recent years, many people have experienced economic distress. The good news is that filing for bankruptcy is often a viable...
What is a gray divorce?
There are many Mississippi households that include married couples who have been together for more than three or four decades. Long ago, it was nearly unthinkable that a spouse might consider going his or her own way rather than staying in an unhappy relationship....
3 ways to avoid contention in a divorce
When two Mississippi spouses decide that they’d rather move on in life without each other rather than stay in an unhappy marriage, there are certain issues they must resolve before going their separate ways. Various factors, such as those pertaining to children if the...
Avoid child custody disputes when school starts this year
Many Mississippi parents have filed for divorce this summer. That means that the upcoming school year may present some challenges for them and their children. Parents who keep several things in mind may be able to avoid child custody disputes, which can intensify...