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...
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Five key financial issues in a gray divorce
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...
How do I prove habitual cruelty in a divorce?
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...
Can you get a divorce if your spouse disagrees?
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...
At-fault and no-fault divorce in Mississippi
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...
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...