Couples who are planning to get divorce often have many reasons for separating. In no-fault divorce states, the court does not generally require you to cite a fault-based reason for the divorce in your petition. Citing irreconcilable differences in your petition is...
Divorce
How can I deal with my spouse when they lie during divorce?
Divorce is difficult under normal circumstances, but the process can be even more challenging when your spouse lies about everything. Their lack of truthfulness can render it hard to figure out which assets fall within the marital estate for property division...
How is equitable property division decided?
If you are going through a divorce, you will need to divide your property according to Mississippi law. The court’s goal is to divide the property equitably, but that does not always mean equally. It focuses on what is fair to each party. Divorce process The first...
Proving adultery in a Mississippi divorce
Divorce has become much more common over the years and in many ways no longer holds the stigma that it once did. This has led many states to adopt what is called “no-fault” divorce, which essentially means that you can divorce your spouse without having to provide a...
Dividing up the family business in a Mississippi divorce
In equitable division states like Mississippi, marital property will be divided fairly and equitably between spouses going through a divorce. If you are a business owner, you may be wondering whether your soon-to-be ex is entitled to part of your business. To make...
How does mediation work in a family law case?
Mediation has become an increasingly popular way to resolve family law disputes. Mississippi courts may require couples involved in a divorce or other family law dispute to try it. Basically, in a mediation, a third party called a mediator will try help the two sides...
What happens to debt in a divorce?
Property division is one of the most complicated pieces of most Mississippi divorces. Mississippi law states that marital property must be divided equitably, which means fairly. Marital property includes both assets and debt. If you are like most married couples, you...
Understanding uncontested divorce
When a couple decides to divorce, it doesn’t have to lead to a dispute. In fact, where both spouses agree on property division, child support, spousal support and other issues, they can have an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorce process There are a few general...
Tips for coping with your Mississippi divorce
The Mississippi divorce process is known to take its toll on individuals who struggle to cope with the loss of their marriage. Although the impact of marriage dissolution may reshape your life and leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future,...
Possible grounds for divorce in Mississippi
If you are married and your relationship is just not working and you want out in Mississippi, it is really important that you go about it in the right way so that there are no repercussions later on that you may regret. Before anything else, it is important to...