One of the ways that millennials differ from previous generations is they have a trend of moving in together before marriage. In Mississippi and other states, living together may seem like it would be a good thing. You can test the waters to see if you would want to...
Nearly 40% of women and almost 32% of men will experience domestic violence during the course of their lifetimes, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is a motivating factor for a spouse to seek a divorce in a considerable...
Child custody and visitation decisions represent some of the most challenging matters in a divorce or post-divorce case in Mississippi. Summer months can present some unique issues and challenges when it comes to addressing visitation. Parenting time and best...
When it comes to custody actions between the parents of a child, the courts consider the child's best interests. The courts use the factors highlighted in the Albright v Albright case, but other circumstances are considered in child custody decisions as well. If you...
Mississippi and other states are starting to see an increase in the number of divorces that are happening to couples over 50 years old. Newly coined as “gray divorces,” these types of divorce proceedings can be more challenging than divorces sought by younger couples....
When you and your spouse decide that it's time to call it quits, the long process of divorce will start. One of the biggest topics discussed during a divorce is finances. In Mississippi, one spouse may be awarded spousal support to ensure a stable financial future....
If you live in Mississippi, you can request to make modifications to your child support as the parent of the child, whether you receive or provide the support. Fortunately, child custody orders aren't set in stone and can change. The child support orders can be...
Undergoing a divorce in Mississippi can be time-consuming and emotionally stressful. It may seem like there's so much to go over. It's easy to forget certain topics that you wanted to discuss. When it comes to accounting for marital assets, there are some assets that...
In the majority of cases, judges in Mississippi will give one parent visitation rights if they don't get joint or full custody. However, the judge might deny your visitation rights if they think it's in the child's best interest to do so. Your child's other parent...
Spouses may arrive at a divorce agreement after extensive negotiations. The agreement might not reflect the final end to the proceedings. One spouse, or both, could seek to make changes. Mississippi law may afford spouses the ability to make changes to some aspects of...
