Once the decision to divorce is made, you are eager to simply get the process over with. After all, you and your spouse are likely not on good terms and even if your split is relatively amicable you may simply want to cut ties and move on with your life. Can you get a...
In the past, Mississippi courts would impose alimony in a divorce to punish a spouse for some misconduct. Now, alimony is ordered for different reasons. Spousal support Mississippi’s family law governs alimony, which is now referred to as spousal support. Courts award...
The impact of divorce is not limited to the spouses. Determining the amount of financial support for their children is one of the most difficult but important issues and is inescapable because of the parents’ responsibility to support their children. Legal...
All marriages face tough times. But if you feel like your relationship with your spouse has become toxic, you might be wondering if it’s time to seek divorce. After all, you don’t want to be trapped in a marriage that’s harmful to your physical, emotional or...
Posting on social media shares your life and feelings with the world. But indiscriminately expressing your feelings and discussing your activities may be among the worst things to do when you end your marriage. Just stop The best way to avoid family law problems is to...
Divorce can be unpleasant and stressful. But spouses can make it worse and create avoidable consequences. Children Spouses should not make these mistakes which, in addition to causing family law problems, weaken their position in a divorce. The first and most grievous...
Unless your marriage is fraudulent, no one marries with the expectation of divorce. No one says, “I do” with their fingers crossed. However, according to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, over 50% of marriages end in divorce, which puts the United States...
For whatever reason, there is a pervasive belief that divorce somehow stops domestic abuse. While it is true that if contact is cut off from the abusers, the violence stops, but the abuse usually just transitions to another form. How do we know the abuse continues?...
Challenging the terms of a last will and testament can create strife amongst the deceased’s beneficiaries. It can also greatly extend the probate process, tying up the will in probate court for months or years. And, in some circumstances, it can risk the inheritance...
Property division is one of the most complex aspects of divorce. You and your spouse must divide up your assets and debts, and if you are a Mississippi business owner, your business could be considered at least partly as a marital asset, making property...
