There are 12 ‘fault-based’ grounds for divorce in Mississippi. One of them is adultery. Adultery, like most of the other fault grounds, must be proven by clear and convincing evidence. What Does Adultery Legally Mean in Mississippi? So, let’s start with a definition....
If there are two separate paths to the same spot, one being relatively smooth and straightforward, and the other rocky and stressful to navigate - most people would choose the first. Divorce is never a pleasant process but if possible, getting a divorce based on...
Cohabitation is living with a partner to whom one is not married. This can lead to contentious issues in custody cases. Mississippi courts have considered cohabitation as a factor that could potentially impact the child's well-being. However, it's not automatically...
In a previous post, I outlined that to modify physical custody the parent seeking a change must show a material change in circumstance, that adversely affects the child, and it's in the child's best interest to change custody. Unlike most states, such a move by itself...
In Mississippi, custody of children is divided into physical and legal custody. By statute, physical custody refers to periods of time in which the child resides with one parent. Legal custody in turn refers to the decision-making rights related to health, education...
