Before you can secure visitation and seek physical or legal custody of your child, you have to act to secure your father’s rights. This is no small thing given the enormous benefit an active father can have on a child’s life. In fact, studies have shown that children...
Our readers may have heard the term “equitable distribution” in relation to divorce cases and know that this is the approach to property division under Mississippi law. But, what does that term actually mean and what will the impact of “equitable distribution” be on...
Lesser-earning spouses or stay-at-home spouses may be entitled to alimony or spousal support from a higher-earning spouse in the divorce. There are several types of spousal support available in Mississippi, including: Periodic alimony: Monthly payments made by the...
Mississippi couples who are considering divorce often believe a contentious and costly dispute is unavoidable. They think there will be a series of personal, financial and emotional challenges. However, with the litany of issues that need to be navigated including...
Yes, if you are a military service member stationed in Mississippi, you can file for divorce in the state, even if your spouse lives elsewhere. Our state’s laws allow either spouse to file for divorce if one spouse resides in the state or is stationed here. Protection...
Divorce can significantly impact your assets through the property division process, and in Mississippi, joint ownership post-divorce is a nuanced issue. This concept depends on individual circumstances and the agreements made between the now-former spouses. Equitable...
The child custody order that’s been entered in your case was issued with your child’s best interests in mind. Therefore, the court expects that you and the other parent will abide by the terms of that order. Yet, all too often, parents try to take custody matters into...
Life circumstances change, and sometimes child support orders must be adjusted to reflect these changes. In Mississippi, you can request a modification of child support if you meet the criteria. Understanding the grounds for modification and the steps involved can...
Mississippi law requires that martial property be divided fairly between spouses. That can be a difficult outcome to achieve when spouses can’t get along and they each want to fight for what they think is their fair share of the marital estate, but it can become an...
Mississippi handles divorces differently than most states in that it requires a showing of fault if the spouses don’t agree to end their marriage. One of the grounds for divorce is adultery. Knowing that your spouse has cheated on you can be emotionally crushing, but...
