Kim Haney Law Office

06/21/2026

To all the biological, adopted, step, and to the men who simply step up and care ....I wish you a very Happy Father's Day. For the moms who play both roles in a child's life....Happy Father's Day to you too. It isn't the title that matters so much as the love we bring into a child's life.

06/19/2026

South Mississippians, my thoughts and prayers are with you. This flooding has impacted so many of our lives, but I have no doubt that our communities will face this challenge with the same strength and fortitude we have shown through previous storms. We are in this together. Please stay safe and look out for one another.

05/23/2026

Some Thoughts on Physical Custody Cases

One of the hardest parts of divorce and custody cases is that parents are often scared. Scared of losing time, losing connection, or losing part of their child’s life. Those fears are real and understandable.

Mississippi courts generally focus on the best interests of the child. Judges often look at things like:
• stability
• parenting involvement
• emotional bonds
• school continuity
• communication between parents
• and each parent’s ability to place the child’s needs above conflict

But one of the biggest mistakes I see is parents becoming so focused on the custody “label” that they lose sight of the actual relationship with their child.

Questions like:
• “Will I have primary custody?”
• “Will it be joint custody?”
• “What will the paperwork say?”

Those things matter legally. But children usually remember something much different.

They remember:
• who showed up
• who listened
• who stayed calm during difficult moments
• who came to the games and school events
• who made home feel safe
• and who consistently loved them

The legal structure matters. But the quality of the time you spend with your child matters too.

Children are often watching how parents handle conflict just as much as they are counting days on a calendar.

A parenting plan on paper matters. But the quality of the relationship matters even more over time.

In many situations, children do far better with two parents who are imperfect but peaceful than two parents constantly fighting to “win.”

Most children do not need perfect parents. They need parents who love them enough to protect them from unnecessary conflict.

The goal should not simply be winning custody. The goal should be creating a healthy, stable, loving future for your child and protecting their ability to have meaningful relationships whenever healthy and possible.

Kim Haney
Family Law • Mediation

05/19/2026

Need help with divorce, custody, or adoption? Kim Haney Law Office in Bay St. Louis, MS and Poplarville, MS offering compassionate, experienced family law representation — by text, phone, email, or in person. Call 228-342-8222 or visit https://kimhaneylawoffice.com to learn more.

Divorce, Family law, Mediation, & Wills helping Mississippi Gulf Coast Hancock County, Pearl River County, and Harrison County

01/12/2026

If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unsure what your next step should be, you are not alone. One thoughtful conversation can often change the direction of an entire situation.

At Kim Haney Law Office, we focus on solutions, not unnecessary conflict. Our work centers on children, communication, and helping families move forward with clarity and dignity.

We assist with divorce and custody matters, mediation, adoptions, wills, and practical life and business consultations.

12/10/2025

Your child's job during a custody case:
✓ Be a kid
✓ Feel loved by both parents
✓ Not choose sides
✓ Not deliver messages
✓ Not report back on the other household

Your child's job is NOT:
✗ Tiny lawyer
✗ Messenger pigeon
✗ Therapist
✗ Spy

Let the adults handle the adult stuff. That is what we are here for.

11/12/2025

Justice is not just the letter of the law. It is the ability to recognize humanity.