Even the most amicable divorces involve some degree of stress. Separating from a person you shared your life with, and possibly even share children with, is a heartbreaking proposition no matter what. However, the actions you take could actually increase stress during...
How can I make my divorce more affordable?
Many people worry about the expenses incurred after a divorce. That is, it might worry you how much alimony or child support you may have to pay, or how much you are eligible to receive. However, depending on your particular situation and what your assets look like, a...
Are you dealing with Malicious Parent Syndrome?
While it is no secret that divorce can be difficult and painful, some people take it to extremes. The term Malicious Parent Syndrome describes abnormal behavior that occurs during a divorce where one parent attempts to punish the other parent with various actions....
Debt responsibiilty in your divorce
It may feel that as soon as a married couple makes the decision to end their relationship, the concerns and interests of each person make a notable shift. Each spouse may start to feel concerned about what assets they may lose as part of their divorce, and what items...
How should you talk to your children during a divorce?
During a divorce, you want the whole ordeal to end as drama-free as possible. While this is not always possible, you do need to try to remain amicable if you have children. If you are in the middle of a divorce and cannot stop badmouthing your ex-partner, then you may...
Ending alimony due to cohabitation
Although not automatic, alimony can often be part of divorce proceedings in Gulfport. This is especially true if you were the primary income earner in your marital home and your ex-spouse bypassed a career to oversee your family's domestic responsibilities. Like many...
Mississippi child support determined by one parent’s income
Obtaining a divorce in Mississippi with children can lead to many unanswered questions. One of the main questions asked of parents is how much child support will the custodial parent receives? The state uses a formula to determine the amount of support required to...
Can a parent be jailed for failure to pay child support?
When a couple divorces with children under the age of 18, they will have to set up child support obligations. Specific guidelines mathematically determine a parent's financial obligation to the child. Once determined, how is child support enforced? What happens if a...
How is property divided in Mississippi?
Mississippi couples accumulate property during their time together. This means that when these couples split, they must divide the property as well. Today we will look at the property laws in Mississippi and what they mean for divorcing couples. Mississippi is not...
What is a contested versus an uncontested divorce?
Mississippi couples have a few options when dealing with divorce. Uncontested and contested divorces are two possibilities. Today we will take a look at the difference between these things and what they mean for you. Cornell Law School looks at the definition of...