When bills keep stacking up and income no longer stretches far enough, you may wonder whether Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers relief or creates new trouble. In Mississippi, Chapter 7 often works as a financial reset for people who qualify, but it does not fit every...
Year: 2025
What happens if the other parent blocks your visitation time?
When the other parent blocks your time with your child, they’re breaking the custody order, not just causing stress or inconvenience. Here's what that means for you and what you can do about it. Your parenting time is violated the moment they block the visit The...
What are the signs of financial abuse during a divorce?
Many people think abuse only means physical harm. However, controlling money can hurt just as much. In Mississippi, this control can make it hard for someone to leave a marriage. It stops people from making fair choices during a divorce. Knowing the signs can help you...
Bankruptcy filers: Do you know what all those legal terms mean?
When you decide it's time to file for bankruptcy, you will likely encounter language you don't understand that affect your case. Bankruptcy terms can be deceptively simple or sound like other legal concepts. Rather than stumbling through the process, learn the correct...
3 ways for Mississippi fathers to establish paternity
Fathers are not always clear about what rights and legal protections they enjoy. If they are not aware of their rights, they may struggle to make use of them when something unexpected happens. Divorce, break-ups and even the death of a partner could lead to a man...
How the courts help to enforce child support orders
Child support orders carry the full weight of the courts. Parents who are subject to a child support order have a legal obligation to contribute financially toward the upkeep of their children. Parents who receive child support frequently rely on those payments to...
What should you do to make winter holiday break easier?
Any parent who has children in school knows that there are challenges that come when schools take breaks. One of the longest breaks, besides summer, is the winter holiday break. While every parent should plan in advance for the winter break, the situation becomes much...
3 reasons you might want to get back with your narcissistic ex
Going through a divorce is rarely easy. When emotions run high and the future feels uncertain, some people may find themselves considering reconciliation with a narcissistic ex. At first glance, this might seem like a confusing or even harmful choice, yet there are...
Does health insurance help you avoid debt and bankruptcy?
Medical bills can create a substantial amount of debt in very little time. Just emergency transportation to a hospital could cost thousands of dollars, not to mention surgery or other types of medical intervention, along with an extended stay in the hospital. An...
Can parents alter a child custody schedule?
How often children live with their parents after a divorce depends on the custody schedule. Parents may rotate custody of their child every day, week or month so that each parent is part of their child’s life. Custody schedules are often made in consideration of each...