The Financial Disclosure Statement
Jul 08, 2025
Rule 8.05 of the Uniform Rules of Chancery Court Practice Requires parties to complete and exchange financial disclosure statements. Completion in most cases is MANDATORY! Rule 8.05 makes MANDATORY th...
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Visitation Rights: Advice for the Custodial Parent
Sep 07, 2021
Visitation rights belong to the non-custodial parent (i.e., the person NOT having physical custody). Here is advice for the custodial parent (i.e., the person that DOES have physical custody). The Pu...
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Tips for Meeting with a Lawyer About Divorce in Mississippi
Mar 30, 2020
So you think you are ready to file for a divorce. You schedule an appointment with a lawyer, but you don't know what information he/she will need. Here are tips to make the most of your first appointm...
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When the Present Visitation Schedule is Simply Not Working
Aug 07, 2019
This guide discusses what you must prove in Mississippi in order to modify the present visitation schedule. Who has the Burden of Proof? The burden on proving what is necessary in order to obtain a mo...
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Alienation of Affection - A Civil Lawsuit for Compensation When Someone Steals Your Spouse
Nov 09, 2018
Mississippi still recognizes the Alienation of Affection civil lawsuits, which are lawsuits against a third party who has either negligently or intentionally turned your spouse's affections away from ...
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When can a non-parent be ordered to pay child support? When can a non-parent be awarded custody?
Nov 07, 2018
When a person is acting "in loco parentis", the Court may order that person, who is not a biological parent, to pay child support. Also, a non-parent may be awarded custody of a child in circumstances...
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Depositions: What is it? What is it's purpose? What effect can a deposition have on a case?
Nov 07, 2018
A deposition is a tool used during the discovery phase of litigation in which each party to the litigation is allowed to question each party and all witnesses under oath. It is a less formal proceedin...
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Avoiding the Need for a Conservatorship
Jan 13, 2016
Conservatorships are expensive and can be cumbersome in the best of circumstances. It is far better to plan ahead and avoid the need for a conservatorship (if you can) by taking a few simple actions...
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Rules for Testifying in Court
Oct 01, 2015
Following these 5 simple rules when testifying will ensure that you tell your story without getting yourself into trouble. Listen to the Question that is Asked. You cannot answer the question if you d...
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How to Determine if Your Spouse is Cheating
Jan 19, 2015
Simple observation of your spouse can tell you whether you should be concerned if your spouse is cheating on you. Your spouse's cell phone gets more attention than the rest of the family. If your spou...
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