Family Law

Family Law Attorneys for Jackson, Mississippi, Area

When you need calm, supportive legal help in a family law matter — from an adoption to a difficult divorce — you can contact the lawyers at Milner & Nixon, PLLC in Clinton.

Our family law clients find us approachable and helpful in their times of need. Attorney Steven Price Nixon makes adoption cases a priority, and our staff is attentive and patient with divorcing couples and families. In family disputes involving children, we have experience and insight into how our Mississippi courts are likely to view the best interests of the children.

We Emphasize Family Relationships and Your Future Well-Being

If you are having a difficult time dealing with decisions you need to make due to your divorce, you are not alone. Most people find it extremely challenging to set aside anger and other emotions in order to look out for their own futures. At our law firm, we help you consider how you want your life to look in the future.

As in all our practice areas, we deal with the reality at hand and we explain family law choices and actions in everyday language. Divorces and disputes over child support, custody and visitation are painful, but it is critical that you do not give up too many of your own rights simply to end the process quickly.

Encouraging Agreement, but Willing to Fight if Necessary

Our attorneys encourage agreement between divorcing parties whenever possible — but not at the expense of our clients' economic or emotional well-being. You can count on our firm for vigorous defense of your parental and other legal rights.

We are knowledgeable in Mississippi family law as it applies to a full range of situations you may face, including:

• Post-divorce issues, such as child custody and child support modifications, parental relocation and failure to follow court orders
• Paternity cases and any associated child support and visitation issues
• Guardianship and conservatorship cases

Any family law matter can be emotionally trying in ways that prevent you from making decisions in your own best interest. For experienced, supportive counsel who has an eye on your future, contact a family law attorney you can trust.