Consumer Advocacy
Mississippi and federal law provide very strong protection for consumers. Even if you owe money, you do not give up your rights as a consumer. If you receive harassing phone calls or have a debt collector use unfair tactics to try to trick you into giving them money, you may be able to sue them. [..]
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Military and Veteran Law
There are many laws and benefit programs in place to help current and former service members. Unfortunately, the red tape that comes with these programs can turn what should be a routine legal matter into a complex one. If you need help navigating military and veteran law, turn to veteran Judge Advocate Ed Edwards. Domestic [..]
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Personal Injury
If you’ve had to pay medical bills, missed time from work, or lost money in any other way due to an accident someone else caused, we can help you get it back. We provide aggressive representation in all personal injury claims whether you’re seeking a fast settlement or to take your case to trial. Military [..]
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Criminal Defense
If you’re charged with a crime, you’re not just facing jail. You may lose your job and fall into debt as your bills stack up. If you’re a service member, you could face sanctions from the military up to a dishonorable discharge. If you only know the rights you’ve seen on TV, don’t try to [..]
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Expungements
Expungements are the legal process by which certain criminal charges and / or convictions are removed from your public record. There are several factors such as the nature of the crime you were charged with and the outcome of the case. It can also depend on how long ago you were charged and/or convicted. Many [..]
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Divorce and Family Law
Personal attention is the hallmark of the Law Firm of R.L. “Ed” Edwards, Attorney & Counselor at Law. Every client has direct access to Ed Edwards. Your call will be returned the same day. That is our promise, our guarantee. Divorce is usually one of the most painful and stressful experiences a person goes through [..]
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Irreconcilable Differences Divorces
Representing Residents of Hancock and Harrison Counties An Irreconcilable Differences divorce is one of two ways to get a divorce in the State of Mississippi that you can pursue with the assistance of Jackson divorce lawyer Ed Edwards. This type of divorce focuses on a full or partial agreement between the parties to get a [..]
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Fault-Based Divorces
Hancock and Harrison County Lawyer Experienced in Divorce Proceedings Divorce can be one of the most painful and stressful experiences a person goes through in life. If you are in need of an experienced Hancock or Harrison County divorce attorney to help you through a divorce or other family law matter, please feel free to [..]
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Child Custody
Family Law Attorney Assisting Hancock, Harrison Residents Child custody is the most litigious aspect of family law proceedings in Mississippi, as Bay St. Louis child custody lawyer Ed Edwards is aware. Chancellors in Mississippi have authority to award custody of minor children in a variety of actions including initial divorce cases and in custody actions [..]
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Child Support
Family Law Attorney Assisting Hancock and Harrison County Residents In Mississippi, child support may be awarded as part of a divorce, custody, annulment or separate maintenance action. The Mississippi child support guidelines provide that a “noncustodial” parent should pay the following percentage of Adjusted Gross Income (“AGI”) (gross income minus mandatory deductions) in support of [..]
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Modification Actions
Attorney in Hancock and Harrison Counties Guiding You in the Modification Process Modification of Child Custody – Typically, a noncustodial parent seeking to modify custody must satisfy a two-part test to be successful in a custody modification action. First, the parent must prove that: a “material change of circumstances” has occurred in the home of [..]
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Visitation
Hancock and Harrison County Lawyer Skilled in Visitation Proceedings Visitation is the time a child spends with a noncustodial parent. In Mississippi, a noncustodial parent has a right to continued significant contact with his or her child under circumstances that foster a close relationship. The court’s primary concern when determining how much visitation is proper [..]
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Contempt Actions
Hancock and Harrison County Lawyer Protecting Your Interests Custodial and noncustodial parents alike may he held in contempt for failure to comply with custody, visitation and/or support provisions of a Custody Order or Final Judgment. The court with jurisdiction over the original action will retain jurisdiction to decide all issues relating to contempt. Upon finding [..]
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Termination of Parental Rights
Child Custody Attorney Assisting Hancock and Harrison County Residents The termination of parental rights is a serious, relatively permanent matter, and Attorney Ed Edwards believes that it should be recognized as such. The interest of parents in the care, custody and control of their children is perhaps the oldest of constitutional rights recognized by the [..]