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...
Spousal maintenance is the source of many disputes in numerous Mississippi divorces. Also referred to as alimony or spousal support, spousal maintenance consists of payments from one ex-spouse to the other. In these cases, the paying party may think the award is too...
If they are considering or going through a divorce, most couples in the Gulfport area will need to think about the tax consequences of their decisions. Just about any divorce could affect a person’s bottom line on their federal income taxes in a couple of important...
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...
With over 15 years of experience focused primarily on family law, we know the property division process. This is important because the divorce property division process is often the most complex part of the Mississippi process, especially as we are one of the few...
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...
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 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...
