Vital considerations after deciding to divorce
After deciding to move forward with ending a marriage, a spouse will be faced with many important decisions both before and during this legal process. Divorce will bring significant changes to every area of life, and making smart choices from the very beginning will...
Protecting financial interests after deciding to divorce
Making the decision to end a marriage usually initiates various financial changes for both parties. After one spouse files or the decision is made to divorce, it is important to take steps to protect financial interests. Preparing for these changes can make a...
Important questions to ask regarding child custody
If you and your spouse are moving forward with divorce, you probably have concerns about how this choice will impact your kids. To minimize the disruption to their lives and to provide a sense of continuity of lifestyle, parents may work together to craft a plan that...
Why You Might Want A Prenuptial Agreement
If you are in a committed relationship that is headed towards marriage, have you considered entering into a prenuptial agreement with your significant other? If you’re like many Americans, you might be thinking: “absolutely not!” Prenups have a bad reputation as being...
Mediation may offer a speedy and inexpensive divorce
Couples who decide to divorce face a challenging path ahead. Divorce is a demanding process that can test a person’s emotions and patience. Additionally, divorce may cost a couple years of their life and upwards of $15,000 per person. Thankfully, an expensive and...
Federal crimes: a specialized, complex area of the law
The American criminal law system as it plays out in Mississippi and nationally is fundamentally different from what features in many other countries. Some criminal behavior is investigated solely at a local or state level, for example, while other alleged offenses...
What are some of the ways divorce affects children?
Some children rejoice when they find out you plan to call it quits on the marriage. This is likely in cases where the children suffered abuse at the hands of the other parent or where constant arguing disrupted family life. Other children might not feel as happy about...
Frequently asked questions about adoption in Mississippi
When you decide to expand your family through adoption, you should understand the state laws that govern this process. You can adopt in Mississippi if either you or the child has lived in the state for at least six months. Review the answers to the common questions...
When can I update my will during a divorce?
If you and your spouse put together a detailed estate plan, you may feel quite good about having taken that step. Doing so may give you a sense of responsibility and security. When you and your spouse subsequently choose to end your marriage, the plans you made...
The government takes white collar crime seriously
When many people think of crime, they think of violent and dangerous offenses such as murder, drugs and rape. However, another type of crime that has major consequences is white collar crime. Most perpetrators of this corruption are government and business...
