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...
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...
If you are seeking a no-fault divorce in Mississippi, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will both need to sign a marital settlement agreement prior to filing for divorce. A family law attorney can help draft this agreement and make sure that all the necessary...
Divorce can be an emotional roller coaster for everyone involved. The issues which come up, like child custody and property division, may strain an already damaged relationship even further. You may think that alimony is one issue which will need to be dealt with, but...
In a lot of child custody disputes, the court is going to focus on which parent can best provide for the child’s best interests. This is a comprehensive analysis that has to be conducted, which means that you need to take a holistic approach to your case. However,...
Mississippi’s child custody laws are still largely a collection of court decisions as opposed to statutes passed by this state’s lawmakers. Still, Mississippi has a lot in common with other states. For one, when deciding on custody between two legal parents,...
