A no-fault divorce is a type of divorce where neither spouse needs to prove that the other person did something wrong. In other words, you don’t have to prove the other spouse was at fault for the marriage breaking down. This contrasts with an at-fault divorce, where you would have to provide evidence of…
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a challenging experience, but what happens if your former spouse fails to comply with court-ordered obligations after the divorce is over? In Mississippi, as in many other states, people who disregard court orders related to divorces can face consequences through contempt proceedings. Filing for…
When it comes to the legal system in Mississippi, there’s a special type of court that might not be on your radar: the Chancery Courts. These courts play a unique role in handling cases that don’t quite fit the mold of regular law courts. Let’s dive into what makes these…
Co-parenting with an ex can be extremely stressful, and many parents rely on child support payments to cover the child’s basic daily needs. So what happens when your ex stops paying child support or refuses to make payments? Is there any way to make them pay? Thankfully, there is. These…
Child support is a payment made by the parent who does not have custody to the custodial parent to help cover the expenses of raising a child. Child support is typically ordered by a court, but in some cases, the parents can agree to a child support amount outside of…