Category: Family Law

Adultery is a factor in many divorces — one that may impact alimony and even child custody agreements. If an adulterous relationship leads to the breakdown of your marriage, you should know what to expect as you move forward with divorce proceedings. At Derek L. Hall, PC, our trusted divorce…

If you and your partner or spouse have separated, one of the most important questions is who will have custody of your children. Custody is often divided into two categories – physical and legal custody – each involving different rights and obligations. It’s essential that you understand the differences between…

Dividing assets in a divorce can be a challenging and often-contentious process. You and your spouse may not always see eye-to-eye, causing stress and confusion during an already emotionally charged time. One of the most common questions we get at Derek L. Hall, PC is whether Mississippi is a community…

When a married couple divorces, one of the most important questions they may face is which spouse gets to keep the marital home. Along with the sentimental attachment to your home, a house is a significant investment and asset. Finding a new place to live can also be an exhausting…

Going through a huge life change, such as a divorce, is painful for every family. The stress only worsens if conflicts over alimony, child custody, and child support arise. Hiring a family law attorney can be a valuable way to resolve the disputes that sometimes emerge as a marriage ends….

COVID-19 continues to infringe on many areas of our lives in ways large and small. One of its most challenging impacts is on families – especially when child custody and visitation rights are at stake. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020. Who knew it would…

Every relationship goes through periods of disengagement. What some refer to as a slump might just be a temporary phase as one or the other partner becomes distracted with issues at work or elsewhere. But when is it time to take a closer look at the relationship and consider divorce?…

There was a time when divorce meant that single mothers took on the bulk of child rearing, while fathers showed up for weekend activities and wrote a check to cover child support. But nowadays the options for how to manage parental responsibilities in the wake of divorce are far broader,…

Couples choose adoption as an option to expand their families for a variety of reasons. Is there a niece or grandchild in the family that needs a stable home? Perhaps infertility has been an issue? Some couples are concerned about the welfare of children whose parents are unable or unwilling…

One of the most complicated and emotional challenges that divorcing couples face centers around child visitation. Holiday arrangements, in particular, can be stressful, as each side wrangles to have children share in important traditions and experiences that are intended to create lasting memories. If creating a reasonable visitation schedule is…