Ms. Milek was hired to execute a change of final divorce decree and to change to joint custody of my son. Very professional and detail oriented. Even though my plan changed midway, she executed flawlessly.
My practice is limited toprimarily matters before the Chancery Courts in Mississippi. Such cases would include family law matters, adoption, divorce, both contestedand irreconcilabledifferences, collaborativedivorce, spousalsupport (alimony), QDRO -Qualified Domestic Relation Order, guardianship, paternity, child custody, childsupport, child visitation, grandparents rights, modification, and courtappointed Guardian ad Litem.
My missionis to provide quality legal advice and services to the residents of northMississippi. While I am willing to practice before any Chancery Court in thestate, I generally practice before the First, Third, and Eighteenth ChanceryCourt Districts.
My primary concentration is on meeting the legal needs ofindividuals and families. Family Law deals with especially sensitiveissues that can have life-long emotional and financial effects. I encourage youto ask questions and discuss options before making a decision. I accept casesanywhere from simple irreconcilable divorces to high conflict child custodyissues and high asset and complex divorce actions. I may not tell you what you want to hear, but I will tell you what you need to hear.
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Very professional
Ms. Milek was hired to execute a change of final divorce decree and to change to joint custody of my son. Very professional and detail oriented. Even though my plan changed midway, she executed flawlessly.
Posted by Angela | October 24, 2018
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Very efficient
Mary was very efficient and caring. She was very good at responding when contacted!
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2018
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She’s an angel
I hired Mrs. Milek to help throw out a child custody case in Mississippi so that Georgia could take jurisdiction being that my child and I were Now GA citizens. My ex hired one if the BEST lawyers and she was indeed a tough cookie, but my Mary stood her ground and used what we had to have the case dismissed! She was very patient, passionate, and understanding. This was my first time dealing with the court system so I was nervous and afraid, but she was there every step of the way. Even after it was given to GA. I called her much omg lol. Until this day, I would call her. She’s an angel. Keep doing what you’re doing Mrs. Milek. You’re helping make a difference in the lives of many. Love you
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Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2017
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Custody of grnadchild
Ms. Milek helped me gain custody of my grandchild, getting them out of a terrible situation. I can't thank her enough.
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2015
Modification of child support and emancipation
She was a pleasure to work with and very professional. I felt she really understood how we felt and was able to direct us according to Mississippi law. In the end we got what we really wanted. If we ever need a lawyer in MS again she will be the one we go to. I highly recommend Mary Milek!!
Posted by Brandon | June 21, 2012
Recommended
I hired Atty. Milek based on a recommendation read online. Atty. Milek and staff were extremely helpful during a difficult time. Any calls or emails were responded to immediately; the case was handled quickly, painlessly, and with care. I highly recommend Atty. Milek for Divorce and Child Custody needs.
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2012
Child Visitation
I had a vistatin scedule in place and my days changed, my ex after months of mutally ageeing, stopped letting me have my son, after Ms. Mary filed the papers to have it changed 10 days later was in court and my days were chaged and I now get my time as ordered.
Posted by James | April 18, 2012
Ms Mary helped me
I had not been able to visit with my daughter for months. Ms Mary filed the case and had my ex served the same day I called. Now I have a court order saying when I can see her and I don't have to beg or do what my ex says. Thank you Ms Mary!
Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2018
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Family Attorney
You may look through reviews and see how many times an attorney wins or losses. But you need to look at the review on how family orientated one attorney may be because the one that is family orientated understands the needs of a family. I hired Mary for the last 3 years on my case, no it was not her fault the case took a long time but the system. I would recommend her only to the ones that want to put their family first and not their own selfish needs or revenge against an ex. "Did Mary win the case" you may be asking, and I can answer "with respect to my daughter and her being happy" then yes.
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Posted by Ken | April 19, 2018
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Huge waste of my money
I hired this woman in a child support case. I may as well have flushed $1000 down the toilet. Yeah, $1000 for a few hours of her time to go to court with me. She absolutely had ZERO impact on my case. After paying her $1000 up front, nothing about my case changed. She may have helped some people with their cases and surly any attorney is going to win a few cases over a 21 year span. I would have been better off representing myself. Hiring her just added to my problem. And I never heard from her again after that one day. Needless to say, I was spitting mad.
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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2015
Run Far Away From This Lawyer
This lawyer is so unorganized and unprofessional it is not even funny. I hired her to help get visitation started and all she did was stop visitation. She does not know what she is doing and is questioned by other lawyers as well as judges of being good representation for someone. If you want to spend money and get no results then this the lawyer to contact.
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Response from Mary MilekFebruary 19, 2017
Court orders must be followed. Denying visitation and not showing up for court will not be tolerated by any judge. I don't like to fire clients, but I had no choice.
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2013
i had a consutation with her i fired her instantly because shes lightweight lawyer
nope i wouldn't recommend her to anyone i dont think, she acts like she doesn't know what she is doing i had a consultation with her over the phone and decided right then and their that she was fired from the very start sorry.
Response from Mary MilekFebruary 19, 2017
Some lawyers will tell you what you want to hear. I prefer to tell you what you need to hear. I'm not the perfect fit for everyone. I have no idea what you were looking for, but I hope you found it.
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Family Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I contacted her to help with a matter for a client from another state, regarding a local issue. Ms. Milek returned my call promptly. She is knowledgeable, helpful, organized, and takes care of business right away. It was a pleasure to work with her and I referred my client to her. I recommend her without hesitation."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I would recommend Mary to my personal friends if they were going through a divorce/custody situation. She is very nice and knows what she is doing in and out of the courtroom. She knows the law and how it would apply to your situation."
Child custody Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. The quality of Attorney Milek's responses to questions from people on Avvo demonstrates a superior grasp of the laws. She has has clearly earned the respect of her peers."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"After reviewing attorney Milek's history as well as her insightful answers to questions posted on Avvo, I believe she is a trustworthy source of legal information and experience."