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...
Child Custody
Determining a child’s best interests: Key factors
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...
What is the right of first refusal in custody cases?
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...
How does birdnesting work after divorce?
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 child custody considerations
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...
Can the child’s preference affect the court’s custody decision?
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...
How does a parent’s criminal record impact child custody?
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...
High-profile couple agrees to joint custody after divorce
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...
Navigating problems with shared custody
One of the most common concerns parents have during divorce is providing their kids with a custody and visitation plan that will provide them with stability and security long-term. For many Mississippi families, shared custody offers a way for parents to have regular,...
Making the decision about child custody
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to parenting after divorce. One of the most common concerns for Mississippi parents after their divorce is how this decision will impact their kids. Child custody is a difficult and complex issue, and there are many different...