Many people are surprised to learn that there are defenses that can be raised against a fault-based divorce in Mississippi courts. It is important for someone who is thinking about getting divorce on grounds to know these defenses because it can keep them from destroying their own case.
If you want to get technical, they are [...]
They says that the economy’s on the upswing, but I haven’t noticed it. In fact, I’ve had more consultations with people concerned because an ex-spouse is bringing a contempt charge against them. What happens if you are found in contempt of court by the judge? As with most things where law is concerned, that depends.
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You’ve just decided (or found out) that you’re getting a divorce. You’ve arranged a meeting with one or more divorce lawyers. Bringing the following four items to your first meeting with a Mississippi divorce attorney will help him or her come up to speed on your situation and better evaluate your case. It will also save [...]
The other day, I had something happen to me that would have been devastating had it been discovered at trial. Another lawyer showed me a hard copy of someone’s Facebook page. This other lawyer had represented the opposing party in a recent divorce trial. What made this particular Facebook page important is that it was [...]
One of the several grounds for divorce in Mississippi is habitual cruel and inhuman treatment. There is no exact definition for this; I usually tell my clients that it’s like defining obscenity, I know it when I see it.
Generally, an isolated act of violence can support a divorce on these grounds, but it definitely helps when [...]