Practicing law is not a matter of just submitting paperwork. You will need to prepare a proper petition--and most of the ones people find on the...

Court dates?

It depends on several factors. It is possible to get into court very quickly if the situation meets the appropriate standard for emergency relief....

Mississippi custody?

You have an attorney. All of your questions about your case should be addressed to your attorney. No one else has access to all of the facts and...

How can I get child support from my daughters father?

You can contact DHS in Mississippi. They can send an interstate referral to Tennessee for their DHS (or similar agency) to either establish an...

Is it likely that my step daughter would get to stay with us rather than being moved so far away?

The mother does not need permission to move elsewhere, but that move can be a basis to modify either custody or visitation depending on other...

You need to consult a local attorney to determine whether you have grounds to seek an emergency hearing, and if so, to decide what notice, if any,...

In a order protection case do I need to show up for court in Mississippi? Or will I be arrested? If I'm out on bond.?

If you have been served but fail to attend, the court will likely grant the Order of Protection against you. If you contact her, come near her, or...

If he refuses to sign a divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences, you may have grounds to sue him for a fault based divorce. The...

How can I get temporary custody of my niece that lives in Columbus, MS and take her back to Tennessee with me.

It depends on whether the father will cooperate. If so, this can be accomplished with a joint petition and an agreed order. If he will not...

How do I start with a legal separation?

If you want to get out, you need a plan and some preparation. You'll need a place to go, money for basic living expenses and attorney fees,...