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...
Every divorced parent in Mississippi wants to protect their kids from the repercussions of their split. One of the easiest ways to achieve this goal is to create a successful parenting plan. Since conflict between parents is often what hurts kids the most, a detailed...
It's a common misconception in Mississippi that child support ends after the child turns 18. In fact, you might have to continue paying child support well after your child reaches adulthood. It's becoming increasingly common for non-custodial parents to pay for a...
When a judge declares that you have to pay a certain amount of child support, their ruling is based on your income at the time. However, there's no guarantee that you'll be making that same amount of money in a year or two. Countless parents in Mississippi have found...
When you start the divorce process in Mississippi, you'll need to be prepared to divide most of your marital assets. This includes the money in the joint savings account that you own with your spouse. While dividing the account in half might seem like the easiest...
Mississippi parents who are getting a divorce and who plan to share physical custody need to work out a schedule that works for them and their children. There are several different approaches they can take. Weekly schedule A weekly schedule for custody is a common...
