I retained a new client recently who has tried for years to get a divorce from his wife. He had been attempting to get her to sign an irreconcilable differences divorce, which requires both spouses to agree the marriage is over.
As this client’s tale illustrates, it is not easy to get a divorce in the [...]
Many persons refer to irreconcilable differences divorces (or ID divorces) as “no-fault.” That is a mischaracterization. In Mississippi, both husband and wife must give written consent for an ID divorce to be granted. In true no-fault divorce states, a divorce may occur by the request of only one spouse. Some people call an ID divorce [...]
I have clients who wonder why I want to be so specific on establishing visitation between the children and the non-custodial parent. The answer is simple; the more specific you are, the less ambiguity (usually) exists. Also, based on my own experience as a divorce parent, I think specificity helps when it comes to planning [...]
At least once a week, I get a call about a divorce case. The caller goes on and on about it, and at the end, they mention that it is in a different state. I have to tell them, “Sorry, I’m not licensed there,” and I can’t represent them in that state.
Most laypersons don’t understand [...]