People sometimes worry about foreclosure, even if they are generally very good about paying their mortgage on time. If they miss a payment, they are worried that the bank is going to take the home that is so central to their family’s life. The thing to remember is...
Year: 2026
Becoming empty nesters could lead to a divorce
Divorce can happen for a multitude of reasons. Some are sudden, like an extramarital affair. But others take time, and a couple may spend years gradually moving toward a divorce. One example of this is when people become empty nesters and then decide to get divorced....
How parenting time works in Mississippi
How best to divide parenting time and responsibilities (known generally as “child custody”) during divorce often depends on a number of factors unique to each family. While the gender of each parent shouldn’t be one of them, many fathers still feel that they’re at a...
Can you file for bankruptcy twice?
Yes, it is certainly possible to file for bankruptcy twice. In fact, there is technically no limit on the number of filings a person has. You can use the bankruptcy process repeatedly, as long as you have eligible debt and meet other qualifications. However, there are...
What is a default divorce judgment?
In the majority of divorce cases, both spouses are involved in the legal process. One person may serve the other the divorce petition, but that person then has a chance to respond to the petition, attend court hearings and make their opinions known when it comes to...
When can parents alter a custody order?
A child custody order determines each parent’s custody rights. For example, a custody order may give both parents the right to decide what is best for their child when it comes to medical care, education or religion. A custody order can also decide where a child...
What is “concealment” in bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy requires you to disclose all property, financial interests and other assets that may belong to the bankruptcy estate. Leaving something off your bankruptcy schedules can have serious consequences if prosecutors believe you intentionally tried to...
Practical ways to protect your power in a high conflict divorce
It isn’t unusual for people going through a divorce to experience periods where they feel somewhat helpless. It’s a legal process that most people don’t have much familiarity with if they haven’t been through it before. It’s important, however, that if you are facing...
Can child support continue through a teen’s college years?
Child support helps make family arrangements as fair as possible when parents no longer live together. If parents earn substantially different incomes or one parent has far more time with the children than the other, the courts can order the parent with the higher...
How long does a Mississippi divorce take?
People considering divorce in Mississippi often struggle to understand what the law requires. They may feel confused about the requirements for divorce filings based on what they hear from others or read online. They may also feel unsure about the specific process...