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)
Other Mississippi Family Lawyer FAQs
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What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Mississippi?
A: 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 … More -
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What are Grounds for Divorce in Mississippi?
A: Mississippi law provides 12 causes for divorce which include: (1) natural impotency; (2) adultery; (3) being sentenced to any penitentiary; (4) willful desertion for … More -
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What are the Laws in Mississippi about How Marital Property Will Be Distributed After Divorce?
A: Mississippi case law establishes that marital property should be distributed equitably upon divorce. The case typically cited to establish this principal is Ferguson … More -
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What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Mississippi?
A: In Mississippi, the chancery court has jurisdiction over divorce proceedings if residency is established. Residency may be established if either party has been a … More
