Child Support
Mississippi and other states dictate guidelines for child support. Whether the children live with you or not, or if circumstances have changed, the Hancock Law Firm knows the law and can help to...
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Your children are your most precious gifts and their best interests always come first. We at the Hancock Law Firm believe and practice law with this in mind. If you are seeking custody or need to...
View ArticleQDRO
In today’s world, security in your future is key. In dealing with the distribution of a 401k, Pension, IRA or other retirement funds, the Hancock Law Firm is experienced in drafting and negotiating...
View ArticleAlimony
In certain circumstances, the courts can and will award alimony for a spouse of several years of marriage recognizing the investment you made in the marriage and the sacrafices made over the years to...
View ArticleMississippi Estates and Trusts
What Is a Trust? A trust is a legal document designating a person or corporation to act as a trustee to receive and hold legal title to property and administer the property in accordance with the...
View ArticleChallenging a Last Will
BY: Pamela L. Hancock, Mississippi Estate Lawyer. The process of challenging a will takes the form of a lawsuit, filed in either the probate court responsible for the will or in a general court. When...
View ArticleTop 4 Estate Planning Essentials
No More Reasons for Delay in Implementing These 4 Estate Planning Essentials Last year’s uncertainty about the future of the estate and gift tax caused many people to put their estate planning on hold....
View ArticleMississippi Small Estate
Small Estate – What It Is and How to File By: Pamela L. Hancock, Mississippi Attorney There are many assets that pass outside of probate such as: real property held with valid right of survivorship,...
View ArticleInvalidating or Challenging a Will
CHALLENGING A WILL BY: PAMELA L. HANCOCK, Attorney at Law The process of challenging a will takes the form of a lawsuit, filed in either the probate court responsible for the will or in a general...
View ArticleMississippi BP Claim Form
Contact the Hancock Law Firm about my BP Claim Please complete this short form and we will get in touch with you shortly. Transmission of your information and response thereto does not establish an...
View ArticleInvalidating or Challenging a Will
Challenging a Will BY: PAMELA L. HANCOCK, Attorney at Law The process of challenging a will takes the form of a lawsuit, filed in either the probate court responsible for the will or in a general...
View ArticleGetting Pulled Over for a DUI in Mississippi
The best way to avoid getting a DUI is not to drive after you’ve been drinking. However, there are occasions where you may have a momentary lapse in judgment, fall prey to an overzealous patrol...
View ArticleCommon Questions when Filing for a Mississippi Divorce
If you’ve reached a point where you’re considering a divorce from your spouse, you may have questions about the process. Below are the answers to several questions about the process of filing for a...
View ArticleTips on Managing Your Aging Parents’ Finances
As your parents age, they may have an increasingly hard time keeping up with their finances. They may lose track of their various financial accounts and where they’re located, may forget to pay bills,...
View ArticleWhat to do when you’ve been arrested
Hopefully, you’ll never have to find out what it’s like to be arrested. If the moment does arise, however, it is important to know about what you have a right to do upon arrest. First of all, it is...
View ArticleWhy Do I Need a Will?
Have you created a will? Dying without a will means the government gets to decide where your money goes. When someone dies without a will, the Mississippi laws of intestacy will determine how the...
View ArticleObtaining a Protective Order in Mississippi
No one deserves to be in a relationship that becomes threatening or violent. If you feel unsafe in your home and want the comfort of knowing that you can legally bar a spouse or former partner from...
View ArticleHow to Move Forward After a Denial of Your Social Security Disability...
If you’ve become injured or seriously ill and are unable to work, you may be wondering how you’re going to meet your daily expenses without your regular income. If you’ve applied for Social Security...
View ArticleWhat Causes Long-Term Effects of Whiplash?
Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of car crash. While many rear-end victims walk away without any long-term effects, some will suffer neck pain or headaches for weeks or months....
View ArticleChild Custody: What is in the Child’s Best Interest?
In child custody cases, nearly all courts make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the child. Missississippi is no exception to this law. However, it can be confusing trying to...
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