How Are Retirement Plans Divided In Divorce?
You may be surprised to learn that courts divide retirement plans in divorce proceedings. As you navigate divorce, any savings for retirement may be split between you and your spouse. In most situations, the focus on retirement savings is usually on protecting them from taxes and other penalties rather than how they will be divided […]
How Long Does A Father Have To Establish Paternity in Mississippi?
Establishing paternity is an important step in fathers’ getting parental rights. Having paternity established can also be important for mothers who are hoping to receive child support. Establishing paternity can be a complex process, especially if you are unmarried. A legal process must be followed for paternity to be recognized by the court and receive […]
First Time DUI Consequences In Mississippi
If you or a loved one have been charged with a DUI for the first time, it’s understandable that you might be wondering what Mississippi DUI laws for first offenses are and what consequences you can expect. There are a variety of DUI consequences for first-time offenders that could be enforced. Rules dictate how strict […]
Can You Own A Gun With Medical Marijuana?
The intersection between marijuana usage and gun ownership is complicated. Federal law intersects with state laws and can create confusing rules about whether or not you can own a gun with a medical marijuana card. State and federal laws on marijuana usage are evolving. Understanding how marijuana laws impact gun ownership laws can be confusing. […]
How Self-Employment Affects Child Support
Determining child support payments can be difficult, especially when self-employed child support calculations are involved. Self-employed individuals may try to hide income to pay less child support. Fighting for your children and the financial support they deserve is important. An attorney can help you review financial documents and prepare your case for the best outcome […]
What’s The Difference Between Divorce And Annulment?
Divorce and annulment are two different ways to end a marriage. Depending on your circumstances, you may not be eligible to get an annulment. An annulment is very different from a divorce. There are stricter requirements to be eligible for an annulment. Jason Campbell is an experienced Mississippi family attorney. Contact us today to learn […]
How To Know You’re Ready To Adopt
Adopting a child is a major life commitment. Before starting the adoption process, there are some important things that you should consider. Adoption is a great thing, but it does involve legal proceedings. These are a few things we think you should consider before deciding that you’re ready to adopt. Jason Campbell is an experienced […]
The Basics Of Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important part of life, as is preparing for the unexpected. Preparing your estate is the best way to make sure your wishes are met in uncertain times. There are a lot of different aspects to estate planning, and you must follow all of the correct steps in order to make sure […]
Parental Kidnapping Laws In Mississippi
Mississippi parental kidnapping laws can be complicated to understand. Situations involving not having access to your children can be stressful and overwhelming, so trying to interpret laws is the last thing you want to do in that situation. If your child has been forcibly taken or is being kept from you, you should contact an […]
Why Would You Need Power Of Attorney?
Assigning power of attorney is an important aspect of estate planning. Depending on the type of power that you grant, giving someone power of attorney can mean different things. It’s important to understand what your power of attorney needs might be and what the different types of power of attorney mean. An estate planning attorney […]