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When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Mississippi?
A Mississippi Court may order one party to pay alimony to the other party if such an order would be equitable and just. (Mississippi Code Title 93, Chapter 5, Section 23) more
What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Mississippi?
The divorce complaint must describe the cause of the divorce only in statutory language and in all cases, except joint filings on the basis of irreconcilable differences, the plaintiff must file … more
What are Grounds for Divorce in Mississippi?
Mississippi law provides 12 causes for divorce which include: (1) natural impotency; (2) adultery; (3) being sentenced to any penitentiary; (4) willful desertion for at least one year; (5) … more

What is the Difference Between a Same-Sex Marriage, a Domestic Partnership, and a Civil Union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that … more
How do I decide if I need a lawyer in a custody case?
Although hiring a good lawyer can be quite expensive, it is money well spent when it comes to child custody cases. A child custody battle usually occurs when parents separate or divorce, or when something happens to cause one parent to believe that the custodial parent is no longer the best parent to care for the children. Whatever the situation may be, it is important to take a … more

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