William Wayne Housley, Attorney at Law

Divorce is an extremely personal and difficult decision that a spouse must make if they conclude that their marriage is no longer fulfilling. Many things must be considered, such as the division of assets, debts, and the custody of any shared children. In the midst of this emotional tumult, each spouse must navigate the jungle of Mississippi divorce and child custody law. The legal jargon can be confusing and difficult to understand; untangling and interpreting state law is often the last thing anyone wants to deal with in the middle of such a naturally grueling experience. It is already hard enough to cope with the end of a marriage and the prospect of uprooting the routine of your family's life.Each spouse in a Mississippi divorce is advised to retain a skilled legal representative. A Mississippi divorce attorney will be able to shoulder much of the burden, make sense of the legal minutia, advise their client on the best course of action and answer all of their questions throughout the divorce and child custody proceedings, if applicable. The importance of securing an excellent Mississippi family law attorney cannot be stressed enough.The prospect of a courtroom can be daunting for many. If you and your spouse are on poor terms, confronting them in a courtroom can be equally troubling. You may fear you will be cheated out of shared assets or time with your child if you are not adequately informed of what is expected of you in court. A knowledgeable divorce attorney by your side can mitigate all of these worries.