Recent Blog Posts
Electric Scooters Pose Safety Risks
Electric scooters are taking the country by storm, as commuters opt for this seemingly easy, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. But if the e-scooters are so great, why are city managers across the United States calling the devices a menace and a public safety hazard? If your encounter with an electric scooter… Read More »
Why Stay Together if You’re Unhappy?
Many of us know couples who are miserable in their marriages. Researchers report that when couples stick it out despite their unhappiness, it’s generally because they believe things will get better later in the marriage. Once he gets that job, or when we finally have kids, or if we eventually get into our own… Read More »
Motorcycle Tragedies Hit Mississippi
Four friends took to the open road on their motorcycles in Madison County, never imagining the tragedy that was to ensue. As the bikers headed east along Highway 463, a pickup truck traveling west careened out of its lane, killing two of the motorcyclists and injuring two others. The July 2018 accident exemplifies just… Read More »
Stay-at-Home Dads have Rights in Mississippi Divorce
If you are a stay-at-home dad, you’re one of about 2 million men in this country who provide the comfort and care for your little ones on a day-to-day basis. In Mississippi, an estimated one in five parents who stay home with the kids—roughly 26,000 caregiver– are fathers. So when couples choose to divorce,… Read More »
Dangers for Drivers of Big Rigs
If you drive a big rig, you face dangers on the road every day. Studies show that over 10 percent of highway accidents involve the behemoths, and 6 percent of fatalities are connected to them. If you or a loved one drives a truck and experiences serious injuries or death as a result of… Read More »
Catching up with Deadbeat Parents to Collect Child Support
If you are owed child support from a deadbeat parent who is evading payment responsibilities and leaving you to provide the financial necessities all on by yourself, you are not alone. The Mississippi Department of Human Services reports that 350,000 parents are behind on child support payments. That means that $800 million is not… Read More »
Considerations When Selecting a Divorce Attorney
Divorce is generally something no one plans on, and something that is relished by none. If you find yourself anticipating a split, there are some important issues to keep in mind as you select an attorney to be by your side through one of the most difficult experiences of your life. Find someone who… Read More »
Deadly Head-on Crashes
When motor vehicles stray from the places they are supposed to be, one of the most deadly results can be a head-on collision. If you or a loved one is the victim this type of crash, you would no doubt benefit from the services of an aggressive and experienced local attorney. Why Do They… Read More »
When Business Concerns Outweigh Love
Many entrepreneurs start out with high hopes and equally high commitment to the business. When young married couples initiate those fledgling businesses, they oftentimes have no inkling of the strain the business will put on their relationship. Work infiltrates the relationship, dominating conversations, vacations, and other aspects of the marriage. Twenty years down the… Read More »
Gun Violence
Gun violence is rampant in this country, and sadly, Mississippi is no stranger to the devastation that occurs when gun-wielding individuals make poor decisions. In fact, Mississippi ranks fourth in the nation for gun deaths. While the right to bear arms is indisputable in Mississippi, irresponsible gun ownership can have serious consequences. If harm… Read More »
