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...
Custody Modification Questions: I often get questions related to changing a court's previous custody order. This is a first in a series of blog posts, answering the most common questions. In Mississippi, custody is divided into physical and legal custody of the...
In the context of a child custody case, how much control does the custodial parent have over the other parent’s visitation? Parents & Visitation Rights Occasionally, a custodial parent attempts to control the other parent’s visitation by dictating where it is to...
Whether part of a divorce, custody modification or youth court case, custody fights are one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Anger, bitterness, and despair overrun the parents, grandparents and family members fighting for custody. The...
