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...
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...
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...
I Want a Divorce — Should I Move? By Gulf Coast Family Law PC Are you considering divorce and wondering if moving out of your home is the right first step? This question is one we hear often, especially from parents who want to protect their children and create a...
Paternity in Mississippi: Establishing Legal Fatherhood Establishing paternity is one of the most important legal steps for both mothers and fathers in Mississippi. Whether you’re a father seeking custody or visitation, or a mother pursuing child support, you...