Domestic matters often involve adversarial relationships where family members are experiencing what they feel is extreme hardship. Domestic issues fall under the category of family law in Mississippi. Therefore, any family-related legal dispute or action you are involved in will be governed by Mississippi law. At Turk Law Firm, PLLC, Mississippi Family Law Attorney Lindsey McGee Turk provides an array of legal services addressing most, if not all domestic issues that her clients are facing. With the guidance and dedication of Lindsey McGee Turk, her clients are able to resolve their domestic matters in a way that minimizes the stress of an already difficult situation.
Family Law Practice Areas
Lindsey McGee Turk of Turk Law Firm, PLLC provides a variety of legal services addressing domestic matters, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
- Adoptions – Adopting a child is one of the most important life decisions an individual can make. Under Mississippi law, you must meet certain criteria in order to adopt a child. Specifically, there may be considered a screening process where the court determines whether or not the adoption is in the child’s best interest and whether or not the adopting parent or parents are suitable. Having a skilled Mississippi Family Law Attorney representing your interests as a prospective adoptive parent is essential to increasing your chances of successfully adopting a child. At Turk Law Firm, PLLC, Lindsey McGee Turk will help you convince a judge that you are fit to be a suitable adoptive parent to a child in need.
- Divorce – Going through the divorce process is stressful on both spouses and their children (if applicable). When seeking a divorce, one spouse (either by him or herself, or jointly) files a petition for dissolution of marriage. Many people believe it is relatively easy to get a divorce. However, even if the spouses seeking divorce are in agreement, a court still must grant the divorce and determine how assets should be distributed, and how liabilities should be shared. Oftentimes, the spouse with a greater amount of income may be required to pay spousal support, more commonly known as alimony. Having the right Mississippi Divorce Attorney will help you resolve your divorce in an amicable and reasonable way.
- Child Support – A consequence of divorce creates an obligation for one parent to make child support payments to the spouse with physical custody of the child(ren). Child support payments must be used solely for the benefit of the child(ren). If child support payments are misused, a court may adjust the child support payment arrangement. Also, financial ability is a significant factor that is considered when determining what amount of child support payments will be sufficient to adequately care for the child. Child support matters are very serious and having a skilled Mississippi Family Law Attorney standing by your side to advocate on your behalf is very important to ensuring a fair and reasonable result is reached.
- Custody – In Mississippi, custody matters are often not easy to resolve. When determining what parent is to have custody of a child, the court will evaluate a variety of factors, such as each parent’s income, the physical and mental health of each parent, how close the relationship is between the child and each of the parents, and the stability of each parent’s home environment, among many other factors. Overall, a court is always trying to make the decision that is in the best interest of the children. Also, a court must decide whether or not parents will have joint custody of their child, or whether one spouse will be granted sole custody. You should also be aware that there is both legal custody and physical custody. A parent with legal custody of his or her child(ren) has the ability to make medical decisions, educational decisions, and what church to attend, among other important life decisions that parents make for their children. A parent with physical custody has the right to have his or her child(ren) with him or her. Many parents have both physical and legal custody, however, there are situations where both parents may have joint legal and physical custody, or where one parent has physical custody and the other parent has legal custody.
- Modifications – Child support, spousal support, and custody matters can be modified over time if there are valid reasons for doing so. For example, if one spouse or parent’s financial circumstances have changed, and he or she no longer has the ability to make child or spousal support payments, then a court may adjust the payment arrangement to accommodate the change in circumstances. Further, if one parent is no longer fit to care for his or her child, a court may adjust the custody arrangement for the safety and welfare of the child. When you believe it may be necessary to modify your current custody arrangement, or modify your child or spousal support arrangements, it is imperative you speak with a Mississippi Family Law Attorney who can help you address your concerns and guide you through the modification process.
- Juvenile Court – Many Mississippi minors find themselves in juvenile court after being charged with a crime. Depending upon the individual circumstances of each case, some minors are required to remain in juvenile detention while waiting for their court dates which will ultimately decide what will happen to them. The purpose of juvenile court is not to punish children for their wrongdoing, but to find the most reasonable way to rehabilitate the child. A lot is at stake in juvenile court proceedings as the court may decide that the child is to remain in detention, is to be placed in a home with the department of youth services, or is to return to his or her home. As such, it is important to consult with a Mississippi Family Law Attorney familiar with the juvenile court process.
At Turk Law Firm, PLLC, our family law practice is not necessarily limited to the matters discussed above. Mississippi Family Law Attorney Lindsey McGee Turk helps clients with all types of domestic-related legal issues. Regardless of whether you are seeking to adopt a child, are seeking to obtain sole custody of your child, or if you simply have questions about how to address domestic disputes or other domestic matters, Lindsey McGee Turk has the resources to provide you with the guidance you need.
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Family law proceedings and matters can be extremely emotional and stressful. No matter what domestic legal matter you are dealing with, it is essential to consult with a Mississippi Family Law Attorney who is ready and able to handle your situation in the most feasible way possible. Lindsey McGee Turk of Turk Law Firm, PLLC always seeks to resolve family law matters in an amicable way to minimize the stress that you and your loved ones are experiencing. All of our clients receive the individualized attention and legal representation they deserve. No two cases are alike, and Lindsey McGee Turk formulates her legal services to fit you unique circumstances. To speak with Lindsey McGee Turk regarding your situation, please contact Turk Law Firm, PLLC today by calling (601) 214-1471 to schedule your free consultation.
