Divorce
Legally ending a marriage.
In Mississippi, the law allows parties to agree to the terms of divorce in an Irreconcilable differences divorce. As long as the terms agreed to are within the bounds of law and not detrimental to either party.
In the event that the parties cannot agree on the terms of their divorce then either party may file a contested divorce on one of the statutory grounds. Those grounds are impotence, adultery, bigamy, willful continuous desertion, habitual cruel and inhuman treatment, habitual substance abuse, hospitalization due to insanity, wife's pregnancy by another man, and criminal conviction with time in jail.
Child Custody & Visitation
Determination of whos protective care a child is in
Child custody is a complex topic. In Mississippi both parents have equal rights to the child, therefore a judge considers several factors in a custody case. The overriding factor is "what is in the best interest of the child?"
Custody refers to both physical custody and legal custody of the child. Physical custody is where the child actually lives and legal custody gives a parent decision making authority concerning the child's health, education and welfare.
Child Support
Financial obligation to support a child.
Generally, parents have a legal duty to financially support their minor children. Child support is calculated using a statutory formula that takes into account the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of the non custodial parent and the number of children living with the custodial parent.
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Expungements
Process of removing criminal acts from your record.
In July 2019, the Mississippi legislature expanded the expungement statutes. Now, almost all misdemeanor charges and many felony charges may be removed from a person's criminal record.
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