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If you think divorce may be on the horizon for you, but you are just not ready to take action, the idea of a “trial separation” may be the “right” next step for you.  However, do not let the informality of a so-called “trial separation” lull you into a false […]

Mississippi legislators who refused to advance a bill that would permit a spouse who suffers from domestic violence to obtain a divorce do a disservice to their state and to the true victims of domestic violence. It is well-recognized that Mississippi has some of the strictest divorce laws in the […]

Dear Ask the Attorney: My husband and I have decided to get a divorce.  I have been seeing ads for divorce mediation which say “cheaper, faster, less messy” and billboards in my area for $399.00 divorces.  Many of my friends who were divorced talk about how expensive it was.  We […]

Dear Ask the Attorney: After 36 years my husband wants a divorce. Apparently he fell in love with another woman (younger of course). We have three grown children who are fully on their own. However I have never worked outside the house. I raised our kids and helped him grow […]