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He Said....She Said
Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2011
There are twelve different actions or “grounds” a spouse may consider when filing for divorce: adultery, habitual drunkenness, habitual drug use, impotency, just to name a few. (Check out Fault for an entire list). Recently, the Mississippi Supreme Court in Ladner v. Ladner examined a divorce granted on the grounds of “habitual, cruel and inhuman treatment.” Although a common ground for divorce, the Supreme Court found the chancellor had erred in granting the divorce on this basis. READ MORE
What Is Not Domestic Abuse Under Mississippi Law
Posted on Monday, December 27, 2010
Domestic abuse is unlike any other form of abuse: in addition to causing physical harm, it can also leave the abused spouse or family member feeling depressed, isolated, and victimized. In some cases, a domestic abuse protection order might be available to help prevent additional attacks. In Mississippi, the first step toward obtaining a domestic abuse protection order is the filing of a petition that alleges “abuse.” READ MORE
How a History of Family Violence Affects Child Custody
Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010
A “presumption” is the legal equivalent of assuming something. Under Mississippi family law, there is a presumption that a child should not be placed in the custody of a parent who has a history of perpetuating family violence. The presumption is “rebuttable,” which means it is not set in stone; the other party can show the judge that the presumption should not apply. READ MORE
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