Jackson, MS Child Custody lawyers (186)

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Willard Gregg
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1994
Willard Benton "Bo" Gregg practices with Wright Law Firm, P.A. in Jackson where he focuses exclusively on the family law area. His twenty-one-year practice spans the state, as he has appeared in chancery districts in all corners of Mississippi. Bo...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Marriage & Prenuptials
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Mark Chinn
4.5 stars 14 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1978
Chinn & Associates knows how to aggressively protect child custody and visitation rights.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Alimony, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials
William Thompson
4.0 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2005
Matthew operates the Thompson Law Firm, pllc, emphasizing Family Law; Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Contempt and Appeals. Matthew maintains a statewide practice, handling cases in Divorce Courts throughout Mississippi. Matt...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Appeals
Matthew Easterling
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.0
Licensed since 2009
Review: “Matt has helped me through a few of the roughest times in my life. I remember the first day I met with Matt in 2010, I walked in nervous and unsure and walked out feeling comforted and hopeful. He was very professional an...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
J Wallace
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 8.5
Licensed since 2000
Randy Wallace is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and now resides in Raymond, Mississippi with his wife, Chesnee Wallace and their daughter, Raney.Randy received his primary and secondary education in the Jackson Public School District. He is a gr...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
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Melissa Malouf
4.5 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.6
Licensed since 2000
Review: “I know Melissa both personally and professionally. She is extremely easy to work with, yet is also highly professional and detail-oriented. The work she does is of the utmost quality. I always recommend her first when it ...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Family
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Bonnie Smith
5.0 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.0
Licensed since 1995
Bonnie Bridgers Smith is a partner with the firm of BRIDGERS SMITH PLLC in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced in the areas of insurance, products liability, consumer fraud, commercial litigation, persona...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support, Litigation
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Derek Hall
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 7.8
Licensed since 1995
When you can't do it on your own...It's Time to Call Derek Hall. Going all in for our clients.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Administrative Law, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI
Trhesa Patterson
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Avvo Rating: 7.9
Licensed since 2007
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Marriage & Prenuptials
Teri Gleason
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1998
Review: “Teri is very knowledgeable about the law and rights of the non-custodial parent. Unmarried custody and visitation case where parents did not get along. She went over and beyond the call of duty and ended up reaching a s...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Litigation, Alimony

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Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.