If you are involved in a child custody dispute, it is important to be aware of what Mississippi courts look at when making custody determinations. One important question that often surfaces is whether adultery can disqualify a parent from obtaining custody. Adultery is a factor that can play a part…
Custody disputes in Misssippi are never easy. Two parents are put into the untenable position of being forced to battle against each other for the right to keep and care for a child that earlier belonged to both of them. These disputes are complicated even further when, instead of just…
In Mississippi, there are two types of child custody: “physical custody” and “legal custody.” Physical custody is the period of time in which a child resides with a particular parent, while legal custody refers to the right of a parent to make decisions relating to the health, education and welfare…