Not news to me: More and more people are choosing to go through divorce without a lawyer. Up to 40% to 70% in some areas.
The Law Office of Timothy J. Evans
E is for Emancipation
Mississippi has the oldest age of majority in the United States. In most states, a person is legally an adult at age 18. In Mississippi, though, the age is 21. This means a Mississippi order of child support continues until the child reaches the age of 21.
There are a few exceptions to that rule. One [...]
We Interrupt this Blog
I wanted to take a quick break from this blog’s regular topics, and let people know about some important legislation pending in the Mississippi legislature.
The bill would enact what is known as “loser pays” litigation. That means that if you sue me, and I win, you pay all my attorney bills and expenses and all [...]
D is for Death
I know it’s a subject that most people never want to consider, but death must be dealt with, even in family law. The death of a party can effect any part of a divorce judgment.
Before the Entry of Judgment
If a party dies after the divorce has been filed but before a judgment has been entered, [...]
