Preparing for a child custody hearing can be a challenging and emotional process. However, careful planning and organization will help you ensure the best outcome for you and your child. Knowing how to properly prepare for a custody hearing can help you reduce stress...
Managing your emotions during a child custody dispute
Child custody disputes can be emotionally challenging for all parties involved. However, it is very important to manage your emotions during this difficult time to ensure the best outcome for your child. To increase your chances of a favorable outcome, you should...
Is remarriage grounds for custody change in Mississippi
Divorce often brings about many changes in the lives of both parents and children. One change that can have a great deal of impact on children is the remarriage of one or more parents. A question that may arise in the face of this is whether or not this is grounds for...
What is the Mississippi Access and Visitation Program?
Divorced parents can have difficulty settling issues concerning their child, especially if their circumstances affect how they honor their custody and visitation arrangements. These issues can cause disputes between parents, making it difficult for them to collaborate...
Child support arrears and your U.S. passport
Whether you recently became involved in the divorce process and anticipate child support obligations or you have paid support for many years, you need to understand the penalties that you could face if you do not stay current. Child support arrears can cause...
Crafting a comprehensive child custody plan
Navigating through a divorce or separation can be challenging, particularly when involving children. At the heart of most parental disputes is the child custody plan, a document that outlines how parents will care for their children post-separation. When crafting this...
When do you need a child custody investigation
Child custody orders can be contentious, and sometimes for good reason. When you file for divorce, the court strives to ensure that both parents get equal time with the children of the relationship. As a parent, if you have concerns about the safety of your children...
How can you recognize yourself as an alienated parent?
During a high-conflict divorce, you must keep the conflict away from the kids. Children fare better when adults attempt to keep their lives as stable and comfortable as possible. While it is normal for children to feel angry or upset following a divorce, they should...
Statistics on custodial parents in the U.S.
Whether you face post-divorce family law challenges involving your kids or you worry about child custody and other legal issues as you approach the divorce process, it is helpful to take a closer look at data on custodial parents. From safeguarding your custody rights...
Parental relocation in Mississippi
For many Mississippi residents who go through a divorce, several years of life are still ahead of them. Many of the new opportunities that these news years might bring could potentially impact any ongoing relationships that they maintain with their ex-spouses. Chief...