Tag: divorce
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Does Moving Affect Child Custody?
You Get Divorced And Then You Move If you are going to move after a divorce, does it affect child custody? Kristen Culver and Craig Culver marry on May 9, 2008. They have three kids from this marriage. On January 16, 2018, Craig files a complaint for divorce. On July 23, 2018, the Chancery Court…
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Should You Represent Yourself In A Contempt Case?
Representing Yourself In A Contempt Case Child custody and support agreements can be complicated, particularly when the parties have difficulty agreeing on financial terms. In some cases, a modification of an existing agreement may be necessary to ensure that the children’s best interests are being met. In this blog post, we will discuss the case…
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Can You Get A Mississippi Divorce For Desertion?
Desertion What Is It? Getting a divorce can be a complicated process, and it’s important to understand the laws and regulations that govern the process. In Mississippi, one of the grounds for divorce is desertion. According to Mississippi Code Annotated section 93–5–1 (Supp.2013), a divorce may be granted if the defendant has “wilful, continued[,] and…
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What is Separate Maintenance? | Baughman
In a recent appeal case, Alan and Natasha are asserting multiple issues, which can be consolidated into two major categories: (1) whether the chancery court erred in denying Alan’s request for separate maintenance; and (2) whether the chancery court properly denied Natasha’s grounds for a divorce. What Does Alan Want? The first issue at hand…
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The Importance of Following Court Orders in Child Custody Cases
When parents divorce or separate, one of the biggest concerns is often the welfare and custody of their children. In these situations, the courts will often issue orders outlining the terms of custody and visitation for the parents. It is extremely important for both parents to abide by these court orders, as failure to do…
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Ocean Springs Divorce Lawyer | Moral: Don’t Beat The Crap Out Of Your Wife
Stephen Anderson and Emmarie Anderson were married in 2007. They had three kids together. Stephen is an idiot. During the marriage he would tear up things in the house. Stephen also liked to beat the crap out of his wife. He engaged in beating the crap out of his wife two to three times a…
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Divorce Cruel And Inhuman Treatment: Are You Stuck | Ocean Springs Divorce Lawyer
Divorce Cruel And Inhuman Treatment : Are You Stuck | Ocean Springs Divorce Lawyer Brooke Hoffman and Michael Hoffman end up in chancery court for a divorce. Brooke files the petition for divorce on the grounds of habitual cruel and inhuman treatment and constructive desertion. As a practical matter, there is little difference between these…
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Your Divorce Lawyer Forgets To Ask Your Spouse Important Questions
Your Lawyer Forgets To Ask Questions During Trial What if your lawyer forgets to ask your spouse important questions during the trial? This new case from the Mississippi Court of Appeals teaches us that you better remind your lawyer to ask the questions or you are out of luck. Thomas Ethridge married Christy Ethridge on…
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Alimony | Can You Get Alimony If You Are Married Less Than 10 Years?
Alimony | Can You Get Alimony If You Are Married Less Than 10 Years? The short answer is “yes.” You can get alimony if you are married less than 10 years. The long answer is that it is much more complicated than that. But, this boils down to something that I always say on this…
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Ocean Springs Divorce Lawyer | Listen To The Judge!
How would you like the Judge to tune you up for $197,812.00 in contempt, plus interest???? If you don’t listen to the Judge or you are stupid enough to lie to the Judge, that’s what will happen. Drake Lewis and Tonia Lewis were getting a divorce. This was not a friendly divorce by any means.…