Child Custody Archives

Many Mississippi readers are aware by now of a judge who sentenced three children to juvenile detention for refusing to see their father. Their father recently filed a motion with the court for sole physical and legal custody of the children. Under the terms of the request, their mother would be relegated to supervised visitation only when a mental health professional believes it would not be detrimental to the children.

The traditional roles of mothers and fathers throughout the country have evolved in recent years. No longer is it a foregone conclusion that the mother will be given the lion's share of the parenting time with the children. More often, Mississippi moms and dads are doing everything they can to remain more involved in their children's lives despite the fact that the parties are divorced or separated.

Understandably, whether a man is from Mississippi or anywhere else in the world, he can be in shock when he discovers that he fathered a child unknowingly. It is what that man does after the shock wears off that matters. News reports indicate that for singer Chris Brown, the discovery means giving his daughter the best gift any child can receive -- a good father. Brown is currently fighting for joint custody.

When two parents come to the conclusion that their marriage is no longer sustainable, there may be many conflicting emotions. One of the biggest concerns you may have is how child custody is determined and what the best way is that you can present yourself to a judge who may be making this determination. While the process may seem intimidating, an experienced family law attorney can help guide you.