What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the chancery court has jurisdiction over divorce proceedings if residency is established. Residency may be established if either party has been a bona fide resident of the state for at least 6 months. (Mississippi Code Title 93, Chapter 5, Section 5)
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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
