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    • William B. Atchison
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    • Divorce
      • Dividing Assets & Debts In A Divorce
      • Spousal Support
      • Divorce FAQ
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  • Home
  • About
    • William B. Atchison
  • Practice Areas
    • Divorce
      • Dividing Assets & Debts In A Divorce
      • Spousal Support
      • Divorce FAQ
    • Child Custody & Visitation
      • Child Support
    • Modifications To Existing Divorce Orders
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How does child support change after your child graduates?

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Jan 21, 2021 | Child Custody

It's a common misconception in Mississippi that child support ends after the child turns 18. In fact, you might have to continue paying child support well after your child reaches adulthood. It's becoming increasingly common for non-custodial parents to pay for a...

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Variations on custody scheduling for your child

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Dec 29, 2020 | Child Custody

Mississippi parents who are getting a divorce and who plan to share physical custody need to work out a schedule that works for them and their children. There are several different approaches they can take. Weekly schedule A weekly schedule for custody is a common...

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Do you need a house to receive child custody?

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Dec 1, 2020 | Child Custody

Fighting for child custody in Mississippi can be exhausting. During the process, you might be worried that you won't receive custody if you don't live in a house. If your former spouse has a nice house with plenty of room for your child, your fears will probably be...

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What presumptions does the court have for child custody?

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Sep 19, 2020 | Child Custody

When you cannot agree on your child custody matters in a divorce, the court will have to make the decisions for you. The court takes this responsibility seriously because it understands the decisions it makes will impact your children and family for years to come....

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What you need to know before seeking a custody modification

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Aug 7, 2020 | Child Custody

You believe that the custody order the judge signed no longer works for your family, but perhaps your co-parent disagrees. This complicates your ability to modify child custody considerably.  According to state law, if you cannot obtain the consent of your child's...

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When you need Hague Convention help to get your kids back

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Jun 18, 2020 | Child Custody

If you have never heard of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, you should familiarize yourself with this international treaty if you are a divorced parent whose children’s other parent is a foreign national and/or maintains...

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What factors might determine child custody?

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Jun 8, 2020 | Child Custody

If you are a parent considering divorce in Mississippi, one of your biggest concerns may be how the court will determine child custody. While historically the court may have favored the mother, that is no longer the case. The strongest consideration will be the...

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What is the importance of physical and legal child custody?

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Apr 24, 2020 | Child Custody

While researching childcare options following a divorce, many may appear to be confusing.  However, the terms physical and legal custody both have distinct meanings, and choosing one or the other affects not only the child but also his or her parents.  Physical...

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How does a court determine a child’s best interest?

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Apr 13, 2020 | Child Custody

Mississippi child custody falls to the courts' decisions based on the best interests of the child and the situation of both parents. It is one of the more important processes in a family divorce since it determines the remaining childhood for those children affected....

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What you need to know about parental interference

On behalf of Atchison Law Firm | Apr 3, 2020 | Child Custody

If you have gone through a divorce, you may not be on the most favorable of terms with your former spouse. After all, you have some valid reasons for why your marriage did not work. Still, if you share custody of your child with your ex-spouse, you should be able to...

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