Sometimes, people find themselves in dangerous situations. They may have family members they don't get along with or could be in a situation where they're at risk of being hurt if they don't leave or have the aggressor restricted from seeing them.Protective orders are...
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Choosing joint custody: Understand what it means
Child custody arrangements are an important factor in any divorce case. When you have a child with another person, there's usually a good chance that you and your ex-spouse will share custody (unless there are significant reasons to disallow the other parent in your...
How do you help your adopted child adjust to their new home?
When new parents bring their bundle of joy home from the hospital, they need time to bond, figure out the baby’s schedule and adjust to the sleep deprivation an infant often brings to the home. As an adoptive family, regardless of the age of your adopted child, you...
Know your custody laws in Mississippi
Knowing the child custody laws in Mississippi is important if you are going through a divorce. To start with, knowing the law gives you a good understanding of what you can or cannot do as well as what others may or may not ask for.It's also a good idea to learn more...
What are the grounds for divorce in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, you can get a divorce with or without fault. There are 12 grounds for divorce on top of the no-fault divorce. No-fault divorces happen when the couple can agree on alimony, property division and child custody or support. Fault-based divorces require a...
“White-collar crimes” often don’t involve the rich and powerful
Many people associate the term "white-collar crime" with Wall Street bigwigs and executives of large corporations. It may seem like even if they're convicted and punished, they end up in "country club prisons." However, people in just about every social strata and all...
How will you divide your property in a divorce?
Couples who own significant assets have a more complicated process if they decide to divorce. The equitable division of homes, money, investments and other items of value can be difficult.Therefore, it is important for couples to know before they begin their divorce...
Know your rights during a divorce in Mississippi
A divorce may feel like the end of your world, but it doesn't have to be. By looking at it as a new start, you can help yourself get into a frame of mind that can help you make good decisions while dividing your property and resolving your divorce.When you look at...
Which is better for the accused, state or federal court?
If you've committed a federal crime, you could be looking at charges through the federal system. The trouble with federal charges is that they are crimes that violate federal laws. Often, they're felonies. Felonies come with minimum penalties and serious fines, and...
Successfully co-parent this Halloween
It’s the middle of October and that means Halloween is upon us. Costumes line the aisles of stores and pumpkins sit outside houses. Your child is excited. They have their outfit ready and can’t wait to go house to house for candy.This is the first...