Is Mississippi A 50 50 state in divorce?

Is Mississippi A 50 50 state in divorce?

Thus, when it comes to property division, Mississippi is not a “community-property” state whereby all of the divorcing spouses’ assets, regardless of whether they were acquired during the marriage or not, are divided equally (50/50) upon divorce. Instead, Mississippi is what is called an “equitable distribution” state.

What is cruel and inhuman treatment?

Another name for cruelty, or for the intentional, hostile infliction of physical or mental suffering upon another individual, which is a ground for Divorce in many states.

How do I file for divorce in Mississippi without a lawyer?

The most simple procedure is an uncontested divorce using the no-fault grounds. You and your spouse will either need to have a written agreement on property division, alimony, and child custody and support (if applicable); or sign a consent to allow the court to decide these matters.

How much is no fault divorce?

If both parties agree on all major issues, known as an uncontested divorce, you can keep the costs relatively low. If you do your own divorce papers and your divorce is amicable, costs could be under $500. Of course, there are filing fees in all states, which increase the cost.