Deciding to divorce is often one of the most difficult decisions to make. Once you are ready to get the process started, you might find the process grinding to a halt because your spouse refuses or evades service of the divorce petition. This is not an uncommon...
Child custody is frequently a topic in dispute during a Mississippi divorce. Since children can be profoundly impacted by the end of the marriage, the court will focus on their needs and how to serve their best interests when making its determinations. One of the...
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...
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...
In Mississippi family law cases, it is imperative for the parents to remember their children and focus on their needs. It can be difficult to do during a divorce as there are a litany of concerns that come to the forefront, but children are innocent bystanders and...
As time moves on, circumstances may change for your child. This can render what was once a fair, favorable and viable child custody order dangerous to your child’s well-being. Unfortunately, the custody and visitation spelled out in that order isn’t going to change...
Under Mississippi law, a guardian is a person who has legal authority and responsibility for another person, called a ward. The ward may be incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions for themselves. This may be because of mental illness, cognitive impairments...
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...
If you are a parent who pays or receives child support in Mississippi, you may wonder how it affects your credit score. After all, child support can impact on your financial situation, but does it also show up on your credit report? Does child support show up on my...
If you are ordered to pay child support in Mississippi, there are guidelines that determine how much you will owe. The guidelines consider the income of both parents, how many children they have and their child custody agreement. Child support When the court reviews...
