Issues that cause disruption or changes in a family’s life vary from loss or change in employment, relocation, financial and other matters. Even good or happy issues can prompt sudden changes in a family’s life, such as a birth or marriage. One of the most common...
Divorce
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...
How to resolve conflict in a divorce
When a Mississippi family court judge makes decisions regarding property division or child custody issues, he or she does so with state guidelines and specific case merits in mind. In many cases, a pair of spouses who have filed for divorce may be able to peacefully...