What HB 1662 Means for You — and Why Filing Now Could Make All the Difference For decades, Mississippi fathers have walked into family courtrooms knowing the odds were stacked against them. Under the old system, judges had sweeping discretion to award custody however...
If you’ve ever been involved in a family law matter — a divorce, a custody dispute, a child support modification — you’ve likely heard your attorney mention “the burden of proof.” But what does that actually mean in practice, and why does it matter so much to the...
Mississippi family law is about to undergo its most significant transformation in decades. House Bill 1662 creates a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint custody with equal parenting time, meaning courts will automatically start every custody case at a 50/50 split...
Can My Spouse Get Half of My Retirement If We Divorce? By Gulf Coast Family Law PC – Biloxi, Mississippi One of the most common—and stressful—questions we hear from divorcing clients is: “Can my spouse take half of my retirement?” If you’re facing a divorce in...
Who Gets the House in a Divorce? By Gulf Coast Family Law PC – Biloxi, MS Going through a divorce and wondering who will keep the house? You’re not alone. For many Mississippi couples, the family home is the most valuable asset—and often the most emotionally charged...
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