If you have ever spoken with a divorce attorney before, the chances are good that he or she has mentioned January is divorce month. It is so-called because divorces seem to peak at this time of the year. Reader's Digest explains that there are a few good reasons why...
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How will your 2020 divorce affect your income taxes?
With 2021 upon us, many people in Gulfport may be turning their attention to their taxes. If you divorced in 2020 there are some tax related issues you should be aware of. The following is a brief overview of how the divorce issues of alimony and child custody can...
What are some things to try before divorce?
By now, everyone has heard about the uptick in divorces this year. That is an unfortunate sign of the times. But, for those looking to not be another statistic, a postnuptial agreement may offer some relief, or at least, make any subsequent divorce a little easier....
Who gets pet custody in divorce?
Mississippi and Alabama laws may not reflect the love that most families have for their pets. Family law in both states generally treat pets as another piece of property when it is time to allocate custody after divorce. Despite the absence of any legal guidance,...
Can I divorce over irreconcilable differences in Mississippi?
For many Mississippi couples who are in a struggling marriage, no specific issue is the catalyst for the divorce. For example, many cases in which a couple parts ways are related to abuse, infidelity and other clearly defined factors. However, some want to part ways...
What is manimony and how can it affect you?
If you have never before run across the word “manimony,” that is because it is a recently coined nickname for the spousal support payments that courts require some high-earning wives to pay to their former husbands after a divorce. While manimony only occurs in...
Do you need a QDRO?
When you get a divorce, the State of Mississippi requires that you and your spouse divide your marital assets between you in a fair and equitable manner. But you can divide some assets much more easily than others. For instance, SmartAsset.com advises that dividing up...
Can I keep my dog after my divorce?
Any person who has a dog, cat or other pet knows just how special these animals can become and the large role a pet can play in their lives. More and more, pets are considered and treated as essential members of the family, not as pieces of property. One of the times...
When is it appropriate to modify a visitation agreement?
When you are going through a divorce, one of the things you will need to prepare for is to arrange a visitation agreement with your spouse on behalf of your children. A functional agreement will provide some flexibility to both parties to allow both of you adequate...
Getting the right information in an uncontested divorce
Despite long-held beliefs to the contrary, not all divorce cases in Mississippi are contentious and filled with seemingly endless dispute. Some couples who are at the end of a marriage can agree on the key issues and have an "uncontested" divorce. A "contested"...