Law Office of Kim M Haney

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WORKSHOPS

Offered throughout the year. Call 228-342-8222 for schedules and registration.

Workshops are marked  that are open to the public. All other workshops are

offered exclusively to clients of the Law Office of Kim M. Haney. Attendance of

a workshop  does not create an attorney-client relationship.

 

MARRIAGE

 

Before You Say "I Do"

• Prenuptial Agreements: What They Cover, When You Need One

• Blending Finances: Joint Accounts, Debt, Credit Protection

• Property Ownership: How Title Affects Divorce

• Estate Planning for Newlyweds: Wills, POA, Beneficiary Designations

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PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF

• Postnuptial Agreements: When and Why

• Protecting Assets During Marriage

• Estate Planning Updates: After Children, After Career Changes

• What to Do If You Suspect Financial Infidelity

 

 

DIVORCE

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Considering Divorce

• Divorce 101: Process, Timeline, Costs in Mississippi (open to public)

• Preparing for Divorce: Documents to Gather, Accounts to Know 

• Protecting Yourself Financially Before You File

• Fault vs. Irreconcilable Differences: What It Means for Your Case (open to public) 

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During and After Divorce

• Alimony: Types, Factors, Duration

• Dividing Retirement Accounts and Pensions

• Contempt and Enforcement: When Your Ex Does Not Comply

• Post-Divorce Estate Plan Overhaul

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Specialty Divorce Topics

• Divorce and the Family Business

• Divorce for Professionals: Physicians, Attorneys, Business Owners

• Military Divorce Basics

 

 

CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT

These workshops are for all parents—married, divorced, or never married.

 

Establishing Your Rights

• Establishing Paternity: Why It Matters, How It Works  (open to public)

• Legitimation in Mississippi: What It Means for Fathers

• Custody When You Were Never Married: How Courts Decide

• Protecting Your Parental Rights Without a Marriage Certificate

• Custody Basics

 

Understanding Custody

• Legal vs. Physical Custody: What Courts Consider

• Visitation Rights and Schedules

• When There Is No Court Order: Risks and Protections (Open to Public)

• Grandparent Rights in Mississippi 

 

Child Support

• Child Support in Mississippi: How It Is Calculated

• Child Support for Unmarried Parents: Rights and Obligations

• Modification: When Circumstances Change

 

Co-Parenting

• Co-Parenting Communication and Boundaries

• Communication Tools: OurFamilyWizard, AppClose

• Exchange Protocols That Reduce Conflict

• Introducing New Partners: Timing and Approach

• Right of First Refusal: What It Means, When to Use It

 

 

ADOPTION

Building families through legal permanence.

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Understanding the Process

• Adoption in Mississippi: Types, Process, Timeline

• Stepparent Adoption: When and How

• Private Adoption vs. Agency Adoption: What to Know

• Termination of Parental Rights: What It Means for Adoption

• Interstate Adoption: ICPC Requirements

 

For Adoptive Parents

• Preparing Your Home Study

• What Courts Look for in Adoptive Parents

• Finalizing Your Adoption: What to Expect in Court

• Post-Adoption Birth Certificate and Name Changes

 

For Families After Adoption

• Parenting an Adopted Child: Attachment, Identity, Communication

• Talking to Your Child About Adoption

• Open vs. Closed Adoption: Managing Relationships

• Adoption and Estate Planning: Protecting Your Child's Future

 

 

 

PARENTING AND PROTECTION

For all parents—these topics help you protect your children and yourself.

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Legal Protections

•  Young Families - Estate and parenting documents discussion (open to public)   

• Why you need a will and maybe a POA (open to public)

• Protecting your assets and your children - Estate Documents for Young Parents (open to public)     

• POA for Minor Children: Who Can Make Decisions If You Are Unavailable

• Medical Authorization Forms for Caregivers, Coaches, Grandparents

• Emergency Contact Documentation

• School Pickup Authorization and Restrictions

• Guardianship Nominations in Your Will

 

Safety and Oversight

• Age-Appropriate Overnight Guidelines

• Vetting Overnight Locations: Friends, Relatives, New Partners

• Background Checks on Who Is Around Your Children

• Location Tracking: Apps, Boundaries, When to Use Them

• Social Media Monitoring and Digital Safety

• Car Seat and Transportation Safety Requirements

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Health and Wellness

• Medical Decision-Making During Custody

• Mental Health Access and Consent

• Extracurricular Activity Decisions

• Screen Time and Household Rules Across Two Homes

 

When Something Goes Wrong

• Recognizing Abuse or Neglect (open to public)

• Mandatory Reporting Basics (open to public)

• How to Document Concerns Properly

• When to Go Back to Court

 

 

COURTROOM CONFIDENCE

• What to Expect at Your Hearing

• How to Testify Effectively

• Working With Your Attorney: Communication and Preparation

• Documentation Habits That Protect You