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What is a gray divorce?

There are many Mississippi households that include married couples who have been together for more than three or four decades. Long ago, it was nearly unthinkable that a spouse might consider going his or her own way rather than staying in an unhappy relationship....

3 ways to avoid contention in a divorce

When two Mississippi spouses decide that they’d rather move on in life without each other rather than stay in an unhappy marriage, there are certain issues they must resolve before going their separate ways. Various factors, such as those pertaining to children if the...

3 ways to achieve a fair divorce settlement

If you determine that you’d rather start afresh in life on your own than stay in unhappy marriage, the weeks and months that follow your decision will include numerous issues that you and your soon-to-be ex must resolve. Any major change in life can be challenging,...

Divorcing after 10 years? Read this

Many spouses in Mississippi and beyond are currently considering filing for divorce. For those whose marriages lasted 10 or more years, there are several important issues that may arise during proceedings, including distribution of retirement benefits. Property...

Actor Ron Perlman settles his divorce

It is becoming more and more common for people ages 55 and beyond to choose to divorce rather than remain in an unhappy relationship. “Gray divorce” refers to people in this category. Among them is actor Ron Perlman, who finally settled his divorce from his wife of 38...

Don’t let divorce ruin your finances

If a Mississippi spouse wants to divorce, the decision may spark a series of life-changing events. When a spouse files for divorce, especially if there are children involved, important issues regarding marital property, finances, custody and other matters must...

How divorce and 401k might intersect

A pair of Mississippi spouses might each have full-time careers in which they take advantage of money-saving benefits offered by their employers. If one or both spouses is enrolled in a 401k program, both spouses technically own any funds that the account accrues...