Mississippi couples who are considering divorce often believe a contentious and costly dispute is unavoidable. They think there will be a series of personal, financial and emotional challenges. However, with the litany of issues that need to be navigated including...
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...
The child custody order that’s been entered in your case was issued with your child’s best interests in mind. Therefore, the court expects that you and the other parent will abide by the terms of that order. Yet, all too often, parents try to take custody matters into...
Life circumstances change, and sometimes child support orders must be adjusted to reflect these changes. In Mississippi, you can request a modification of child support if you meet the criteria. Understanding the grounds for modification and the steps involved can...
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...
Mississippi handles divorces differently than most states in that it requires a showing of fault if the spouses don’t agree to end their marriage. One of the grounds for divorce is adultery. Knowing that your spouse has cheated on you can be emotionally crushing, but...
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...
