Job changes can have a dramatic impact on someone’s relationship. A person’s employment plays a big role in their life, and any sudden changes can have a ripple effect in other areas. For example, some studies have found that a person’s odds of divorcing increase if...
Over the course of the year, there are often certain spikes in divorce filings. While divorce does happen every month, all year round, some months see a significant rise in the number of divorce cases that begin. One such spike happens in the late summer. Divorce may...
For many couples, the family home is one of the largest assets they own together. If you have a mortgage, you may ask who will keep the home, who will make the loan payments and what happens if both names remain on the loan. In Mississippi, a divorce does not...
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...
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...
Many marriages go through rough patches, but that does not always mean you are ready to divorce. Sometimes a trial separation is necessary to determine what you want going forward. A separation from your spouse generally means living apart and maintaining separate...
With reproductive rights and the rights of pregnant women in general now being left up to the states, there’s been a lot of attention around a number of states that reportedly don’t allow pregnant women to divorce. In fact, a number of states, from Arizona to...