Many Mississippi couples have taken advantage of a statute enacted in 1972 that made premarital agreements valid and enforceable as long as they comply with the enabling statute. Unfortunately, some individuals who signed premarital agreements have found that the...
If you are considering getting a divorce in our state, you wonder how much it will cost you. The answer is not simple, as there are many factors that can affect the cost of a Mississippi divorce, such as whether it is contested or uncontested, whether you have...
A spouse who deems that the other’s actions warrant separation initiates an “at-fault” divorce. Mississippi law permits an uncommon fault-based basis for divorce: alienation of affection. Although rarely litigated, this legal claim permits someone presently or...
In most relationships, there is a bifurcation in duties. Both spouses, usually, are not both responsible for dinner at the same time, both responsible for taking the kids to school at the same time, etc. And, usually, only one spouse handles the finances. However, if...
Mississippi is unique in that it does not allow people to simply get divorced because one spouse claims they have irreconcilable differences. If the other person does not agree to the divorce, there must be a reason given to end the marriage. There are 12 causes of...
Many people who live in Gulfport and the surrounding coastal Mississippi communities either currently serve or at one time served in one of the branches of the armed forces. When military servicemembers get divorced in the Mississippi courts, the process works like...
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...
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...
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...
