Category: Divorce

There was a time when divorce meant that single mothers took on the bulk of child rearing, while fathers showed up for weekend activities and wrote a check to cover child support. But nowadays the options for how to manage parental responsibilities in the wake of divorce are far broader,…

People who are unhappy in their marriages often feel guilty when thoughts of divorce cross their minds. They feel like failures, as though they are letting everyone down, from their children to extended families and friends. Nonetheless, sometimes divorce is absolutely the right choice. Marriage counselors note that some circumstances…

If you are over forty and considering a divorce from a spouse who’s been tied to you for decades, you can expect things to get complicated. Grey divorcees, sometimes called silver splitters, may face some immediate and long-term challenges that are not as critical to younger couples. Having an experienced…

If you are in the midst of a bitter divorce, it’s possible your spouse has done some pretty crummy things that have created feelings of anger, resentment, and the desire for revenge. In Mississippi, marital fault can impact property division, alimony requirements, and child custody arrangements to some extent, so if the…

When it comes to divorce, one of the major hurdles many couples face is finding a way to divide the marital property. When they cannot come to an agreement among themselves, couples leave it to the courts to decide on the equitable distribution of property. This makes it important for…

Studies consistently demonstrate that high levels of stress have a negative impact on both satisfaction and longevity in a marriage. With 800,000 families suffering the immediate effects of the government shutdown, and the domino effect that is having on other contractors and businesses, is the country looking at a wave…

One of the most complicated and emotional challenges that divorcing couples face centers around child visitation. Holiday arrangements, in particular, can be stressful, as each side wrangles to have children share in important traditions and experiences that are intended to create lasting memories. If creating a reasonable visitation schedule is…

Going through a divorce is a complicated, emotional rollercoaster for most people. Whether you’ve been considering it for years, or are suddenly faced with circumstances that are prompting you to split, the coming weeks and months will take a toll. Now, more than ever, it’s important that you consult with…

Many of us know couples who are miserable in their marriages. Researchers report that when couples stick it out despite their unhappiness, it’s generally because they believe things will get better later in the marriage. Once he gets that job, or when we finally have kids, or if we eventually…

If you are a stay-at-home dad, you’re one of about 2 million men in this country who provide the comfort and care for your little ones on a day-to-day basis. In Mississippi, an estimated one in five parents who stay home with the kids—roughly 26,000 caregiver– are fathers. So when…