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Chinn & Associates, PC
4316 Old Canton Road Suite 200-A Jackson, MS 39211» view map
Divorce & Family Law
Helping Families Regain Their Strength

Our family law firm is focused on empowering people in Mississippi to lead the lives that they deserve to lead. We help families navigate through family law issues.

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1. Mark Chinn Jackson, MS
  Attorney at Law - MS, 1978
  University of Mississippi J.D. 1978
2. AboutChinn & Associates, PC
  Helping Families Regain Their Strength
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William F Longwitz

Family Law, Divorce, Criminal, Civil Rights

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Madison, MS 39130

Jonathan T. Day

Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support

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576 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157

William Richard Wright

Divorce, Accident & Injury, Children's Rights, Military & Veterans Appeals

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1062 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157

William Matthew Thompson

Military & Veterans Appeals, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 19 Years

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745 Avignon Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Devin Whitt

Workers' Compensation, Divorce, White Collar Crime, Medical Malpractice

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774 Avery Blvd N, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Thomas W Crockett

Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Divorce

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420 St. Andrews Drive, Jackson, MS 39211

Sarah Ann Ellis

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Property & Casualty

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368 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Mark A. Chinn

Divorce & Family Law, Divorce

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 46 Years

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4316 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211

Bradley M. Glaze

Military, Divorce, DUI-DWI, Business

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Madison, MS 39130

Earnestine Alexander

Civil Rights, DUI-DWI, Divorce, State Appellate Practice

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6512 Dogwood View Parkway, Jackson, MS 39213

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LEGAL TERMS

GUARDIANSHIP

A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty... (more...)

A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty to care for the ward. This may involve making personal decisions on his or her behalf, managing property or both. Guardianships of incapacitated adults are more typically called conservatorships .

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information b... (more...)

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information be kept in confidence. The law recognizes certain parties whose communications will be considered confidential and protected, including spouses, doctor and patient, attorney and client, and priest and confessor. Communications between these individuals cannot be disclosed in court unless the protected party waives that protection. The intention that the communication be confidential is critical. For example, if an attorney and his client are discussing a matter in the presence of an unnecessary third party -- for example, in an elevator with other people present -- the discussion will not be considered confidential and may be admitted at trial. Also known as privileged communication.

FOSTER CARE

Court-ordered care provided to children who are unable to live in their own homes, usually because their parents have abused or neglected them. Foster parents h... (more...)

Court-ordered care provided to children who are unable to live in their own homes, usually because their parents have abused or neglected them. Foster parents have a legal responsibility to care for their foster children, but do not have all the rights of a biological parent--for example, they may have limited rights to discipline the children, to raise them according to a certain religion or to authorize non-emergency medical procedures for them. The foster parents do not become the child's legal parents unless the biological parents' rights are terminated by a court and the foster parents adopt the child. This is not typically encouraged, as the goal of foster care is to provide temporary support for the children until they can be returned to their parents. See also foster child.

IRREMEDIABLE OR IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN

The situation that occurs in a marriage when one spouse refuses to live with the other and will not work toward reconciliation. In a number of states, irremedia... (more...)

The situation that occurs in a marriage when one spouse refuses to live with the other and will not work toward reconciliation. In a number of states, irremediable breakdown is the accepted ground for a no-fault divorce. As a practical matter, courts seldom, if ever, inquire into whether the marriage has actually broken down, and routinely grant a divorce as long as the party seeking the divorce says the marriage has fallen apart. Compare incompatibility; irreconcilable differences.

COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

In some states, a type of marriage in which couples can become legally married by living together for a long period of time, representing themselves as a marrie... (more...)

In some states, a type of marriage in which couples can become legally married by living together for a long period of time, representing themselves as a married couple and intending to be married. Contrary to popular belief, the couple must intend to be married and act as though they are for a common law marriage to take effect -- merely living together for a long time won't do it.

ADOPTION

A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship rec... (more...)

A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship recognized for all legal purposes -- including child support obligations, inheritance rights and custody.

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court ... (more...)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court holds a second hearing where the other side can tell his story and the court can decide whether to make the TRO permanent by issuing an injunction. Although a TRO will often not stop an enraged spouse from acting violently, the police are more willing to intervene if the abused spouse has a TRO.

GUARDIAN

An adult who has been given the legal right by a court to control and care for a minor or her property. Someone who looks after a child's property is called a '... (more...)

An adult who has been given the legal right by a court to control and care for a minor or her property. Someone who looks after a child's property is called a 'guardian of the estate.' An adult who has legal authority to make personal decisions for the child, including responsibility for his physical, medical and educational needs, is called a 'guardian of the person.' Sometimes just one person will be named to take care of all these tasks. An individual appointed by a court to look after an incapacitated adult may also be known as a guardian, but is more frequently called a conservator.

ADOPTIVE PARENT

A person who completes all the requirements to legally adopt a child who is not his or her biological child. Generally, any single or married adult who is deter... (more...)

A person who completes all the requirements to legally adopt a child who is not his or her biological child. Generally, any single or married adult who is determined to be a 'fit parent' may adopt a child. Some states have special requirements, such as age or residency criteria. An adoptive parent has all the responsibilities of a biological parent.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Luse v. Luse

... DISCUSSION. 1. Whether the chancery court erred in granting a divorce on the grounds of desertion when the proceedings were not heard in open court as required pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated section 93-5-17(1) (Rev.2004). ...

Bowen v. Bowen

... CARLSON, Justice, for the Court. Â¶ 1. Joe and Betty Bowen were granted a divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences. ... Upon their divorce, Joe paid Donna one-half of the appraised value of the marina, which was $200,000, to acquire Donna's interest. ...

Shavers v. Shavers

... En Banc. SMITH, Chief Justice, for the Court. Â¶1. This appeal involves three consolidated appeals filed by John E. Shavers (John) arising from the divorce action filed by his wife, Ann Shavers (Ann). ... John also has filed a notice of appeal as to the final judgment of divorce. ...

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William F Longwitz

Jonathan T. Day

William Richard Wright

William Matthew Thompson

Devin Whitt

Thomas W Crockett

Sarah Ann Ellis

Mark A. Chinn

Bradley M. Glaze

Earnestine Alexander

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LEGAL TERMS

GUARDIANSHIP

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

FOSTER CARE

IRREMEDIABLE OR IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN

COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

ADOPTION

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO)

GUARDIAN

ADOPTIVE PARENT

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Luse v. Luse

Bowen v. Bowen

Shavers v. Shavers

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