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 [...]
I know there are many people who think it is a contradiction to be a Christian and to also be a divorce lawyer. In fact, I know several lawyers who refuse to take any divorce cases because of their religious views. That’s fine. Nothing in what I’m about to write should be construed as any [...]
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.
In [...]
It’s a cliché, but we live in a highly-mobile society. Think about how many places you’ve lived compared to your parents and grandparents. I grew up in one house. In my “adult life,” though, I’ve lived in nine cities in three different states (and multiple places in some of those cities). That’s the norm nowadays, [...]
I have written before on how difficult it can be to obtain a divorce in Mississippi. I have had numerous potential clients come to see me seeking a divorce, and I have had to turn them away because their situation didn’t meet the restrictive grounds used in Mississippi law.
Usually, these are women in a situation [...]