by Mel Coxwell | Feb 9, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorce, Property Division
Irreconcilable differences and fault-based divorce are the two paths to a divorce in Mississippi. Law Offices of Mel Coxwell can help with your case. What is Considered Divorce in Mississippi? In Mississippi, a divorce is the legal termination of a marriage, ending...
by Mel Coxwell | Jan 19, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorce, Modification
Cohabitation is living with a partner to whom one is not married. This can lead to contentious issues in custody cases. Mississippi courts have considered cohabitation as a factor that could potentially impact the child’s well-being. However, it’s not automatically...
by Mel Coxwell | Jan 5, 2024 | Child Custody, Modification, Visitation
In a previous post, I outlined that to modify physical custody the parent seeking a change must show a material change in circumstance, that adversely affects the child, and it’s in the child’s best interest to change custody. Unlike most states, such a move by itself...
by Mel Coxwell | Dec 15, 2023 | Child Custody, Modification, Visitation
There are several types of child custody in Mississippi. If you are in the middle of a child custody battle. Law Offices of Mel Coxwell can help. Child Custody Arrangements in Mississippi In Mississippi, child custody arrangements are structured to prioritize the...
by Mel Coxwell | Dec 4, 2023 | Child Custody, Divorce, Modification
Custody Modification Questions: I often get questions related to changing a court’s previous custody order. This is a first in a series of blog posts, answering the most common questions. In Mississippi, custody is divided into physical and legal custody of the...
by Mel Coxwell | Aug 23, 2023 | Child Custody, Visitation, Youth Court
The Mississippi Youth Court is a unique option for juvenile legal cases in this state. So, let’s go over how it all works. The Mississippi Youth Court generally deals with cases involving children under the age of 18. The court has jurisdiction over three types of...
