Year: 2017

Divorce has a way of bringing out the worst in people. When one spouse refuses to cooperate during the divorce process, it makes the ordeal more difficult, time consuming, and expensive for everyone involved. A difficult spouse can make you want to tear your hair out, throw your hands up…

If you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit, you may be wondering how much your claim might be worth. The value of a personal injury claim depends largely on the actual damages the victim has suffered. Tort law can vary considerably from state to state. To find out if…

Letting your teenager loose on the roads is a frightening experience for every parent. Young drivers are responsible for more than their fair share of accidents; at least 1 in 5 teens will cause an auto accident in their first year of driving. About a quarter of a million young…

Child custody laws can vary significantly by state. Find out how state laws in Mississippi can impact your child custody case. Sources of Authority Child custody in Mississippi is based on both state and federal law. Mississippi’s child custody statutes are found in the Mississippi Code, §93-5-23. Like nearly every…

Southerners are often made fun of for the way we “shut down” at the first sight of a snowflake. While we don’t get heavy snow very often in Mississippi, a few times a year our roadways are covered with thin transparent ice, known as “black ice.” Black ice is difficult…

When you have been hurt in an auto accident, you may have a long road of recovery ahead of you. In the meantime, here are some quick tips that could make the healing process go a little smoother. Common Car Accident Injuries Many things can go wrong with the human…

Adoption may be the most wonderful gift you could give to your stepchild, fortifying a strong and permanent parent-child bond. Before rushing into the stepparent adoption process, there are many factors to consider. Adoption is a lifelong commitment with very real consequences. Before you make an adoption official, make sure…

It was once rare to see an old married couple call it quits after 30 years of marriage. These days, it is becoming increasingly common for people over the age of 50 to seek a divorce. A study performed by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research found that…

Millions of people are seriously injured by dog attacks every year. On average, about 30-40 people are killed by aggressive dogs every year in the United States. The vast majority of those injured and killed by dog attacks are children. When a person is bitten or receives any dog-inflicted injury,…

Football is the most popular sport in the South, and it is also the number one cause of sports-related injuries. Nearly 100,000 injuries are sustained by children and young adults every year while playing the game. Many of these injuries are considered traumatic and have long-lasting or even life-long effects….