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...
