Throughout Mississippi and across the country, many thousands of people will be celebrating Thanksgiving in a few weeks. For some, such as those who are currently navigating or have just recently finalized a divorce, this year’s holidays will be a bit different from...
Custody & Visitation
Which child custody option is best?
When a set of Mississippi parents decide to divorce, they must focus on the daily needs of the children and how they will be met. If the parents cannot agree on a parenting plan, a family court judge will focus on the best interests of the children when deciding...
When child custody issues arise during military deployment
Many Mississippi parents are in the U.S. military. Balancing the responsibilities of family life with military duties often presents challenges. This is especially true for servicemembers who are navigating divorce proceedings. If child custody issues arise, for...
Clarify child custody terms before heading to court
If a pair of Mississippi parents decide to divorce, they must try to work out terms regarding all issues relevant to their children. Such issues include financial matters as well as child custody issues. It is important to understand the difference between types of...
Dads can seek sole custody in a divorce
Many people in Mississippi and elsewhere still hold a mistaken belief that family court judges automatically grant sole custody to mothers over fathers. Most judges prefer to issue rulings for shared custody, provided there are no reasons to restrict or prohibit one...
Creative ways to avoid child custody problems in summer
Many Mississippi households include families where the parents recently got divorced. This naturally causes a certain amount of disruption and emotional upset in children’s lives. But when parents are willing to cooperate and support each other, they can help their...
Benefits and downsides to sole child custody in divorce
A Mississippi family’s daily life may be disrupted because of a marital breakdown. When children are involved, an effort must be made to create a plan that enables them to continue to flourish despite changes in their lives. Divorce doesn’t necessarily have to keep...
Avoid issues that trigger child custody problems
When a pair of Mississippi parents files for divorce, they must resolve numerous issues regarding the care and financial provisions for their children. Even when parents get along well enough to be in the same room without arguing, they might disagree about...
Strong legal support can alleviate child custody stress
When you realized that your marriage was not going to last a lifetime, you no doubt immediately began thinking about your children’s well-being and how a divorce might affect them. No two families are the same; in fact, no two children within the same family will...
Consider children’s ages when making child custody plans
Many Mississippi parents get divorced each year. Devising a fair and comprehensive co-parenting plan is a primary concern in these circumstances. Typically, parents have a say regarding child custody issues. However, each family's situation is unique, which is why a...
