Divorce cases make up a large part of what we do, and everyone at our firm knows from firsthand experience the toll they can take on families. Even though divorce is a part of our culture, we don't advocate it, and we don't like the idea of breaking up relationships. But we understand that, sometimes, people just need to be divorced, and they need compassionate people to give them advice.
McNinch Law Firm has handled divorces ranging from complicated, high profile, high-asset cases to simple, straightforward Irreconcilable Differences cases where the parties just decided marriage wasn't for them. At McNinch Law Firm, we understand that many people contemplating divorce feel like they don't have the information they need. If this is you, visit the McNinch Divorce Center where we have a wealth of information that will help you.
Even though a Judgment of Divorce is final, problems might and frequently do continue. Post-judgment actions include requests for modifications, which are actions seeking to change something about the divorce Judgment, and actions for contempt, which seek to have the other party punished for failing to comply with the Judgment.
McNinch Law Firm has handled divorces ranging from complicated, high profile, high-asset cases to simple, straightforward Irreconcilable Differences cases where the parties just decided marriage wasn't for them. At McNinch Law Firm, we understand that many people contemplating divorce feel like they don't have the information they need. If this is you, visit the McNinch Divorce Center where we have a wealth of information that will help you.
Even though a Judgment of Divorce is final, problems might and frequently do continue. Post-judgment actions include requests for modifications, which are actions seeking to change something about the divorce Judgment, and actions for contempt, which seek to have the other party punished for failing to comply with the Judgment.
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The decision to proceed with divorce is obviously very, very personal, and it is sometimes wise to consult with one's pastor, family members, and/or a professional counselor when making the decision.
We make referrals to trusted faith-based and secular counselors frequently.
If you need one, please give us a call for a referral.
Getting a divorce in Mississippi is not easy.
Contrary to a very common misconception, a person can't simply file for divorce and expect to get one just because he or she wants it.
We make referrals to trusted faith-based and secular counselors frequently.
If you need one, please give us a call for a referral.
Getting a divorce in Mississippi is not easy.
Contrary to a very common misconception, a person can't simply file for divorce and expect to get one just because he or she wants it.
In a divorce involving children, issues relating to them are probably the most difficult to resolve.
These issues include custody, support, and visitation, among others.
There are two kinds of "custody" - physical and legal.
Physical custody is the right of a parent to physically have a child with him or her.
On the other hand, legal custody is the right of a parent to make decisions on behalf of a child.
Custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child.
Custody can be awarded to one parent or to both parents jointly.
These issues include custody, support, and visitation, among others.
There are two kinds of "custody" - physical and legal.
Physical custody is the right of a parent to physically have a child with him or her.
On the other hand, legal custody is the right of a parent to make decisions on behalf of a child.
Custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child.
Custody can be awarded to one parent or to both parents jointly.
Will I be forced to pay the other side's attorney's fees?
Possibly, depending on the facts and type of your case.
For example, in a contested divorce case, the question is whether the party requesting their fees has the ability to pay them without assistance.
In contrast, if a party is found in contempt of a judgment or order of the court, there may be a better chance the party will be ordered to pay the opposing party's fees, regardless of whether the opposing party's inability to pay is established.
Possibly, depending on the facts and type of your case.
For example, in a contested divorce case, the question is whether the party requesting their fees has the ability to pay them without assistance.
In contrast, if a party is found in contempt of a judgment or order of the court, there may be a better chance the party will be ordered to pay the opposing party's fees, regardless of whether the opposing party's inability to pay is established.
Even though a Judgment of Divorce is final, problems might and frequently do continue.
Post-judgment actions include requests for modifications, which are actions seeking to change something about the divorce Judgment, and actions for contempt, which seek to have the other party punished for failing to comply with the Judgment.
Both of these post-judgment actions are very common, and they make up a sizeable part of our practice.
Generally, a modification will be granted only if the plaintiff can prove a "material change in circumstances" has occurred since the entry of the Judgment or Order.
Post-judgment actions include requests for modifications, which are actions seeking to change something about the divorce Judgment, and actions for contempt, which seek to have the other party punished for failing to comply with the Judgment.
Both of these post-judgment actions are very common, and they make up a sizeable part of our practice.
Generally, a modification will be granted only if the plaintiff can prove a "material change in circumstances" has occurred since the entry of the Judgment or Order.
My divorce papers say I can't have someone spend the night at my house if we are unrelated by blood or marriage - that's just form language and has no legal effect, right?
No, that is incorrect.
A Mississippi Chancery Court Judge has the discretion to find a party in contempt for failing to comply with the court's Judgments and Orders.
That means the violating party could be fined or incarcerated or both.
Will I be forced to pay the other side's attorney's fees?
Possibly, depending on the facts and type of your case.
No, that is incorrect.
A Mississippi Chancery Court Judge has the discretion to find a party in contempt for failing to comply with the court's Judgments and Orders.
That means the violating party could be fined or incarcerated or both.
Will I be forced to pay the other side's attorney's fees?
Possibly, depending on the facts and type of your case.
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