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...
Divorce
How can you tell if your marriage is headed toward divorce?
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...
Divorce does not like social media posts
Posting on social media shares your life and feelings with the world. But indiscriminately expressing your feelings and discussing your activities may be among the worst things to do when you end your marriage. Just stop The best way to avoid family law problems is to...
Divorce mistakes
Divorce can be unpleasant and stressful. But spouses can make it worse and create avoidable consequences. Children Spouses should not make these mistakes which, in addition to causing family law problems, weaken their position in a divorce. The first and most grievous...
How does divorce affect domestic violence?
For whatever reason, there is a pervasive belief that divorce somehow stops domestic abuse. While it is true that if contact is cut off from the abusers, the violence stops, but the abuse usually just transitions to another form. How do we know the abuse continues?...
Are you worried about how a divorce could affect your business?
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...
What is included in a marital settlement agreement?
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...
How does commingling complicate property division in a divorce?
Going through a divorce is never easy. It’s an emotional time for all involved and you’ll have to deal with issues you may never have considered before. Property division is one of those issues and, while it may seem straightforward at first, there are circumstances...
What happens if my spouse doesn’t agree to the divorce?
Filing for divorce is often much easier when both spouses are on the same page about ending the marriage. In such cases, you can file for an uncontested divorce based on irreconcilable differences. However, sometimes only one spouse wants out of the relationship,...
What is temporary spousal support and how is it different?
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...