Ultimate Guide To Divorce
in the State of Mississippi
Let’s be honest: if you’re on this page, you are looking for guidance. Getting a divorce is a heart-breaking endeavor for some, an exciting new chapter for others, and a mix of both for many. No matter where you are, we will expertly guide you through a divorce.
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Grounds for Divorce
An overview of what it takes to get a divorce in Mississippi, even without your spouse’s consent.
An in-depth overview of what constitutes Habitual, Cruel Treatment and how it can be grounds for divorce in Mississippi.
Dividing Assets
Deciding what is marital property vs. what is non-marital property can be surprisingly complicated.
The final analysis. Is the distribution of assets and the award (or non-award) of alimony as fair as possible?
Alimony
Alimony is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. There are different kinds of alimony, and each comes with its own set of rules. We explore each aspect in this post.
In Mississippi, there are 7 different kinds of alimony, which mix and match the 5 different aspects of alimony that we’ve just discussed in the previous post.
We explore our most frequently asked questions - How much alimony can I get? —or, How much alimony am I going to have to pay?
This title is slightly misleading, because there aren’t any formulas to determine Alimony. In this post we explore the factors that judges use to determine a number.
Family Matters:
Custody, Visitation, and Child Support
The Divorce Process
This provides an overview of the discovery phase of divorce procedings in the State of Mississippi.
When informal negotiations fail, litigants often turn to a formal settlement process. We explain how mediation works.
Managing an appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court is a technical art. We provide an overview of how it works.