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Mississippi Family Law FAQs

• Q: What If Your Spouse Files For A Divorce?
  A: You will get a summons and a petition. You may do nothing, but then the judge decides, and you may not get your say in what happens. Your lawyer may file an answer … More
• Q: What Will A Lawyer Charge?
  A: It depends on how much time is spent working with you. Ask the lawyer about fees the first time you meet. Ask about court costs in your county. You will have to pay … More
• Q: In Mississippi, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, Mississippi law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, the court may not honor the … More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Mississippi?
  A: Mississippi prenuptial agreements should be in writing and signed in order to be later enforced by a court. The agreement must be fair and the parties must have … More

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