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...
Custody & Visitation
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...
Things to know about visitation rights in divorce
When Mississippi parents decide to divorce one another, it’s understandable that their decision is going to affect their children. Most parents are willing to cooperate in negotiating a reasonable child custody plan. In some cases, however, one parent might sue the...
Courtroom attire matters for child custody cases
While a parent who files for divorce in a Mississippi court typically wants to minimize disruption in his or her children's lives, circumstances often necessitate litigation, which can be stressful. It can be difficult to achieve a post-divorce parenting agreement if...
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...
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...
