Recent Blog Posts
Facing Divorce? Play it Cool
Divorce is difficult. There’s no arguing that the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of this life-changing event take a toll. If you are facing a divorce, whether it was initiated by you or by your spouse, you can expect to experience a range of emotions in the coming months. You can’t go wrong when… Read More »
Modifying Alimony Payments in Mississippi due to Cohabitation
If you are making alimony payments, chances are the court determined that your spouse required financial assistance. Gone are the days of punishing a cheating spouse. In today’s divorce agreements, alimony is based purely on financial need. For that reason, it is often referred to as spousal support. Making changes to the amount paid… Read More »
Unexpected Surgical Complication: When the Surgeon Leaves Something Behind
Many medical operations are so commonplace that patients agree to them with hardly a pause. That can be a good thing: more often than not surgical procedures are necessary, and indisputably improve the patient’s quality of life. But what if a routine procedure results in serious complications due to a medical error? The fact… Read More »
Giving Up the Baby for Adoption: Is it the Right Decision for You?
Every baby deserves a loving home. Perhaps that home is your own. But if you are concerned that you just may not be ready to commit your life to raising another human being, you do have other options. One of them is giving the baby up for adoption. If you are wondering if adoption… Read More »
Driving After Sunset
Not surprisingly, the chances of being involved in a vehicle collision are three times more likely at night. The reasons are varied: many motorists experience fatigue after a long day; some drivers suffer impaired vision in the dark; and many young drivers simply are not used to night driving. In fact nearly 60 percent… Read More »
Are You Headed for Divorce?
Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. Whether it was a quick elopement or a well-planned wedding before an audience of family and friends, no one says I do with the intention of splitting down the road. So why do so many couples regret the decision to marry?… Read More »
What to Expect in Divorce Court
Divorce court: the room that no one plans for, but many married couples wind up in. It’s an intimidating place to be, as the judge sits across from you and signs off on decisions that that impact your parenting, your finances, and other aspects of your future. Notwithstanding the discomfort, your attorney can help… Read More »
Beware of Intersections
When one woman and her grandson were driving in their Chevy Tahoe down Route 45 in Mississippi one summer day, they couldn’t have imagined that it would be their last ride together. When a Honda Odyssey ran a stop sign at an intersection, it smashed into the side of the Tahoe, ejecting both the… Read More »
Furry Friends: Where do they go in a Divorce?
Splitting up the furniture and credit card bills is stressful during a divorce, no doubt. But the real anxiety is often associated with the division of property that has personal value. The family photos; that crooked ceramic dish made by your teenage son; and yes, the family pet. The fact is, six in ten… Read More »
Accidents with Big Rigs
Every accident has the potential to be perilous, but none more so than accidents involving big rigs. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles put drivers of these rigs, not to mention drivers of other vehicles, at a serious disadvantage in the event of a collision. For motorists who share the highway with… Read More »
