Confident Advocacy For Child Custody, Support And Visitation
While no aspect of divorce is easy, decisions involving children can be some of the most contentious. Herring Chapman, PA, partners with you through divorce, protecting what matters most. We have guided Mississippi families through divorce and other family law matters since 1998. We can assist with everything from a simple divorce to a complex, high-asset divorce case.
While our attorneys can negotiate on your behalf, we are respected for our skill in court. If your child custody or support decisions proceed to court, we have the experience and confidence you need. Our firm regularly represents difficult cases in court. In 2007, our firm successfully handled the case that changed Mississippi’s current joint custody law. Our veteran team of attorneys is highly successful in trial and known for effective and professional representation.
Putting Your Child’s Best Interests First In Custody Decisions
All decisions are made to protect the best interests of your child. We will act as your trusted advocates and ensure that yours and your children’s needs are heard. We have successfully handled hundreds of custody cases throughout North Mississippi, representing both fathers and mothers.
Once custody is established, your orders must be followed or you could be found in contempt of court. Likewise, we can file a contempt action on your behalf when your ex-spouse is not following a court order and under some circumstances, have your ex-spouse ordered to reimburse you for your attorney’s fees.
If a custody order does not satisfy your family’s needs, we can file to have it modified.
Securing Fair Child Support Payments
At Herring Chapman, PA, we can help you with your child support issues regardless of whether you are the one receiving child support payments or the one who is paying the child support. While Mississippi sets basic guidelines to determine payments, these can be adjusted to your family’s unique situation and your child’s needs. Our attorneys can carefully evaluate your circumstances and help you pursue the full support you need.
Family circumstances change over time due to unpredictable factors such as salary changes, remarriage and new children. If your or your ex-spouse’s circumstances change, we can help you petition the court to adjust child support payments.
Comprehensive Counsel Throughout Divorce
Herring Chapman, PA, provides hands on, personalized counsel for each client. We ensure that you have the information you need to make important decisions for your family’s future. Our trial lawyers can represent your interests through all phases of divorce and subsequent modifications, including, but not limited to:
Mississippi’s Equitable Distribution Laws
Mississippi law dictates that marital property should be divided “equitably,” not necessarily “equally” during divorce. This allows the court to evaluate your family’s circumstances to determine a fair division of assets, instead of automatically splitting them 50-50. While marital estates are usually divided fairly evenly, the court will consider a number of additional factors, including, but not limited to:
Our experienced family law attorneys will carefully analyze your family’s assets and debts. We will distinguish between separate and marital property and represent your case to secure a fair division of assets. We can handle all divorce cases, including high-asset divorces with complicated investments, significant property holdings and retirement accounts.
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