Custody & Visitation

If you’re among the millions of Americans who are beginning to plan your summer vacation, you know that comes with added considerations if you’re sharing custody of your child with your co-parent. The first thing to consider is what kind of travel restrictions you...

Parental alienation can create serious problems in custody cases. When one parent tries to turn a child against the other, it can harm the child's emotional well-being. Courts in Mississippi take these claims seriously and look at several factors before making a...

The legal processes involving child custody can be overwhelming, and parents may feel like they’re walking a tightrope. As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, but the path to achieving that can be filled with difficult decisions.   One of the options you...

Many parents find child custody matters overwhelming. Understanding the difference between legal and physical custody is crucial when making decisions that affect a child's life. Legal custody involves making decisions Legal custody refers to a parent's right to make...

Maintaining a meaningful relationship with your child as a non-custodial parent can be difficult and frustrating. Parents yearning to be more involved in their child’s upbringing may demand extended visits or contest custody. But asserting that change isn’t always the...

Many Mississippi parents experience high levels of stress in a divorce due to financial issues and other factors. Some worry about having to sell their marital home and how doing so might negatively affect their children. Such parents may be glad to know that a child...

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...

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...

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...

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...