I just noticed that I have not written a post on the factors a Mississippi judge is to use in dividing marital property. I can’t believe I’ve waited this long!
Property division is a four-step process. First, property must be identified as separate property (belonging to only one spouse) or marital property (belonging to the couple). [...]
Not news to me: More and more people are choosing to go through divorce without a lawyer. Up to 40% to 70% in some areas.
One of the grounds for divorce that just about everyone has heard of is cruel and inhuman treatment. The “full” name is habitual cruel and inhuman treatment, and even though it is probably the most commonly used fault-based ground for divorce, it is actually a pretty difficult to prove.
The Supreme Court has said that a divorce [...]
When the legal battles are over, and you are finally divorced, it can feel like a huge relief. However, there is often some work to do before your “new life” can begin. There are some things you should consider and some changes that should be made after the divorce.
Restoration of Name
Women who took their husband’s [...]
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, [...]