Preparing financially for divorce can be crucial to maintaining your standard of living and managing the significant changes that come with it. Without proper planning, you may struggle to keep up with the costs and expenses associated with the legal process. To...
Divorce
Alimony is not a requirement in divorce
Divorce can be a complex and emotional process. A separating couple’s financial matters often adds another layer of stress. One of the most pressing concerns is the potential obligation of alimony. If you are considering divorce, it can be necessary to recognize when...
The emotional impact of a gray divorce
Gray divorce, the term for couples splitting up later in life, can be a challenging experience. If you are going through this process, you are not alone. Divorce cases for couples aged 50 and above have been rising in recent years. A gray divorce can impact you...
How to protect your wealth during a divorce
Divorce does not just refer to the end of a marriage; it also marks the beginning of complex and sometimes highly emotional financial negotiations that can impact your financial health. When it comes to divorces that involve significant assets, approaching the...
3 divorce tips when your ex is a narcissist
Deciding to move on in life without one’s partner when there are irreconcilable differences in a marriage is an issue to which many Mississippi spouses can relate. In some cases, the decline of a marital relationship has occurred slowly over time, with spouses growing...
Hiding assets may be a form of perjury in a divorce
Many Mississippi families are going through some major life changes as 2024 gets underway. Some are having babies. Others are moving across the country to start new jobs and find new homes. Many are experiencing less happy changes like divorce. While some spouses will...
Why are so many older spouses filing for divorce?
Most everyone in Mississippi has friends or relatives who have gone through serious marital problems. While some might know someone who has been able to overcome such issues and restore their marital relationship, that is not always the case. In this state and...
Symptoms of parental alienation after divorce
When a set of Missouri parents decide to end their marriage, they understand the decision will have a significant impact on the lives of their children. When the parents work together as a team for the sake of their kids and cooperate in matters such as child custody,...
Back-to-school issues relevant to a divorce
This week and next, many Mississippi students will be returning to their classrooms for a new school year. Some come from households where some big life changes occurred over the summer. For example, many kids have parents who recently filed for or settled a divorce....
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....