How parents will share time and authority in the lives of their children is often one of the most pressing issues in a divorce. Mississippi parents want what is best for their kids, and this may mean sharing parenting time and the ability to make important decisions...
Child Custody
Simplifying child custody during the summer months
When kids are out of school during the summer, Mississippi parents are often left wondering how they will manage their kids’ schedule during the summer months. This can be even more complicated for parents who don’t live together, and it is important to address summer...
Common visitation issues that could affect your divorce
A divorce will change multiple areas of your life, including the time you have with your children. There is significant evidence to suggest that kids benefit when allowed to maintain strong relationships with both parents after a divorce, which means they need...
Is joint custody always the best solution for the children?
During a divorce, Mississippi parents will face the difficulty of deciding how this process will impact their children. Most parents want to provide stability and continuity of lifestyle for the younger members of the family, regardless of how they feel about each...
Potential issues with a co-parenting custody agreement
The actions of Mississippi parents after a divorce can have long-term impact on the youngest members of the family. While co-parenting is often seen as one of the most beneficial types of custody arrangements, it can also present challenges when parents engage in...
Negative actions can impact a child custody arrangement
The actions of Mississippi parents after a divorce have the potential to negatively impact their children. Child custody and visitation are complex matters, and the difficult feelings between two parents don’t necessarily stop simply because the divorce is final and a...
How can parents support their kids during and after divorce?
When Mississippi parents go through the process of ending their marriage, their kids can suffer mentally and emotionally. Divorce is a major transition for every member of the family, and parents naturally want to do everything possible to help their kids during this...
Acknowledging the difficulty in sharing child custody
It is understandable to struggle with the logistical difficulty and emotional hardship that can come with divorce. The end of a marriage brings significant changes for all members of the family, and children are not the only ones who will have to adjust. While...
Child custody and its effect on taxes after divorce
The terms of a child custody order are important because they dictate how much time a parent will have with his or her child, as well as decision-making authority. They may also play a critical role in deciding how Mississippi parents will share financial...
Reframing the way parents think about child custody
When Mississippi parents go through a divorce, they naturally have concerns about how this decision will affect their children. In some cases, there are disputes and disagreements about child custody, but it is often possible for parents to avoid a complex and...