Divorce can be an emotionally draining experience, and you might feel tempted to avoid the entire process. However, in Mississippi, refusing to participate in a divorce does not prevent it from moving forward. In fact, avoiding your spouse’s efforts can work against...
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...
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...
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...
Typically, a couple who owns a home has three options when they decide to divorce: they can sell the home and divide the profit; they can keep the home as co-owners; or one can keep the home, buy out the other's share and refinance the mortgage solely in their name....
Mississippi has a fault-based divorce system, meaning that there are several ways that you can seek divorce even if your spouse doesn’t agree to it. One of the justifications for seeking divorce is that your spouse engages in excessive drug use. But what constitutes...
A gray divorce is a marriage dissolution that involves individuals aged 50 and older. These divorces are becoming more common, but that doesn’t make them any easier to navigate. Many individuals in these marriages have built their lives with their spouse, making it...
If you are planning a divorce in Mississippi, you may find yourself with some unique challenges. One of the main differences between Mississippi and many other states is that if you and your spouse do not agree to get divorced (a no-fault divorce), you must prove one...
Every state, including Mississippi, has some kind of "no-fault" divorce. This means that as long as both spouses agree that their marriage is irreparable, they tell the court that they have "irreconcilable differences." This serves as grounds for the divorce. In many...
