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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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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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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.…
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Husband Puts On A Condom For A Lady Who Isn’t His Wife But No Sex?
So your husband chases you so he can beat you up, is that enough for divorce? In Mississippi, the answer is “No.” Heck, even if he knows the telephone out of your hand and it hits you in the face that’s not enough. Call the police on him because he’s about to beat the crap…
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Listen To The Judge!
Listen To The Judge! As an Ocean Springs divorce lawyer, I don’t know why I have to keep saying this. You MUST listen to the Judge. You can’t do what you want to do. If the Judge isn’t telling you to do something illegal or immoral, then just do whatever he or she says. The…
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Your Husband Can Beat The Crap Out Of You & You Can’t Get Divorced
Your Husband Can Beat The Crap Out Of You & You Can’t Get Divorced Yes, if you live here in Mississippi, your husband can beat the living crap out of you and you can’t get a divorce. As I’ve said repeatedly on this blog, why in the heck do you keep voting for the same…
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Divorce – Separation & Domestic Violence
Ladies and gentlemen, please call your Mississippi Legislators and let them know you support SB2703. This gives the right to Mississippi citizens to get divorce on domestic violence grounds. It also adds separation as a grounds for divorce. As it stands right now, your husband can beat the crap out of you and you can’t…