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...
Child Custody
Youthful Indiscretions: How the Mississippi Youth Court Works
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...
To Restrict or Not to Restrict, That is the Question. Visitation That Is.
In the context of a child custody case, how much control does the custodial parent have over the other parent’s visitation? Parents & Visitation Rights Occasionally, a custodial parent attempts to control the other parent’s visitation by dictating where it is to...
How to Avoid a Lose, Lose Custody Battle: Keeping Your Kids Out of Your Divorce
Whether part of a divorce, custody modification or youth court case, custody fights are one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Anger, bitterness, and despair overrun the parents, grandparents and family members fighting for custody. The...