The school year is only a few weeks away for many families. While this will mean many parents get some free time as their children go to school, other families may be having a discussion about their child custody arrangements. A school schedule could conflict with a...
Relocating as a custodial parent can be a challenging situation. Parents need to handle this process thoughtfully to ensure the child's best interests are maintained. There are ways parents can address this issue effectively. Communicate openly Open communication...
Summer is fast approaching, and you may be wondering how to manage child custody as co-parents. Maybe you have plans, with or without your child. To avoid any legal complications, you should approach this time thoughtfully. Here are three strategies to consider. Plan...
How does the court decide where a child should live or who should make decisions for that child if the parents can’t agree on their own? During a divorce, some parents find themselves unable to agree on physical or legal custody. But a solution is still necessary, so...
The right of first refusal in child custody arrangements is formalized by a legal provision in a custody or parenting plan agreement. This approach can play a significant role in the lives of separated or divorced parents and their children in Mississippi. This...
When couples get divorced, a typical custody arrangement involves each parent living in their own home and the children moving back and forth between these homes. A child may live with one parent for a week and then live with the other parent for the following week,...
Christmas can be a fantastic time for families, but it can also be a challenging one that leads to arguments, guilt and ill-will. It can be particularly difficult for recently divorced parents and their children. Christmas comes but once a year, and children can only...
Generally, courts consider certain factors as a guide when deciding child custody. However, since custody determination involves children, many wonder whether it is appropriate for courts to also consider what each child wants and whom they want to stay with. One of...
Parents have a natural wiring to do everything in their power to be there for their child in every possible capacity. In the wake of a child custody case, a parent can have either joint or sole legal custody to have a say on significant decisions about their child’s...
During their divorce, Mississippi parents have the right to seek terms in their custody and visitation orders that make the most sense for their individual situation. They can include terms that are beneficial for their unique family needs, and they have the right to...