Family Law Attorney in Biloxi, Mississippi
Full-Service Representation ◊ Extensive Experience
When you are considering filing for divorce or are involved in divorce proceedings, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your interests. When you face difficult decisions about custody, visitation, support and property matters, you want an attorney who has successfully helped others resolve divorce issues and move forward with their lives.
At the law office of Tom Payne & Associates, P.L.L.C., attorney Tom Payne brings over 20 years of practice experience to men and women throughout south Mississippi who have family law or divorce issues. Attorney Tom Payne has built his successful practice by building strong relationships with his clients, providing a high level of personal service focused on trust. He provides the full service and attention to detail you expect from a traditional southern law practice, one passed on from generation to generation.
Contact the firm or call 228-206-5788 (toll-free at 877-816-9560) to set up a confidential consultation.
The Firm's Family Law Practice
Attorney Tom Payne represents individuals at all stages of a divorce or family law matter, from the initial filing through post-judgment motions for modification or enforcement of existing orders. He handles all matters related to or arising out of divorce, including:
- child custody. The firm will help you put in place custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interest of your children. Attorney Tom Payne has seen the broad range of situations that can arise when there are children involved in a divorce and knows how to keep everyone focused on the best interests of the children.
- child support. Attorney Tom Payne will review all proposed child support orders for compliance with Mississippi guidelines and to ensure that all appropriate income is included in the calculation.
- spousal support or alimony. The firm will help you determine whether alimony is necessary and, if so, the amount and length of payments.
- property division. Attorney Tom Payne will help you equitably divide the debts and assets of your marriage, including real and personal property, investments and bank accounts, retirement funds and business property.
- paternity actions. Attorney Tom Payne will represent either side in a paternity dispute, and will handle any support or visitation issues that arise because of the determination.
Many of the divorce cases attorney Tom Payne handles are based on "irreconcilable differences." In these situations, which are less expensive and less stressful than traditional divorce proceedings, the process can often be completed in 60 days.
Though attorney Tom Payne encourages clients to find ways to resolve divorce issues without going to court, he has extensive trial experience and will aggressively protect your interests in divorce litigation, if necessary.
The firm also handles non-divorce-related family law matters, including adoption proceedings, name change requests and prenuptial agreements.
Contact Attorney Tom Payne
To schedule an appointment, contact attorney Tom Payne or call 228-206-5788 (toll-free at 877-816-9560). Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 am until 5 pm. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. Attorney Tom Payne may travel to meet with you, if necessary.