A joint bank account often becomes a source of panic when facing divorce. You might worry your spouse will take the money first, or wonder if you should move the funds before bills are due. In Mississippi, draining a joint account may create serious problems, even if...
Divorce is rarely simple, especially when deciding who keeps the house or the retirement account. In Mississippi, the law does not mandate an automatic split of everything down the middle. Instead, the state follows a rule called equitable distribution. The court...
The type of divorce you choose to end your marriage can determine how quickly you move forward. This decision shapes your path to freedom and your family's future. Hence, understanding these three key differences between a contested and an uncontested divorce helps...
The dawn of a new year often means people choose to end their marriages. The phenomenon of January being called “divorce month” stems from an apparent statistical uptick in family law cases. While any divorce is challenging, it is often harder is if it is an older...
If you are seeking to end your marriage, you may be wondering about your options and how to make the process move forward as smooth as possible. Divorce can be emotionally and financially taxing, but an uncontested divorce offers a straightforward way for couples to...
Divorces have many painful issues, ranging from child custody to child support. One of the most difficult issues is the valuation and disposal of marital assets, and this issue can become especially difficult if it involves the marital home. If a couple has lived in a...
If you’re conflict averse, then you’re probably stressing about the possibility of getting divorced. You’ve probably seen movies and television shows depicting aggressive fighting over key divorce legal issues, whether in court or outside of it, oftentimes resulting...
Divorce is tough on everyone, but it can be especially confusing and emotional for kids. Mississippi families navigating this transition have several creative strategies that can ease the impact on children and promote long-term emotional well-being. Nesting: a...
Generally speaking, the assets that couples own fit into two categories. Separate assets are things that they own individually, which do not have to go through property division during the divorce. Marital assets, on the other hand, are things that they own jointly...
Spousal support (alimony) is often awarded in a divorce to maintain financial stability. The courts generally do not want one spouse to struggle financially after divorce. Alimony orders are legally binding. They must be paid according to the terms set out in the...