How can I file for divorce in Mississippi without an attorney?
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How can I file for divorce in Mississippi without an attorney?
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 an uncontested divorce in Mississippi?
A Mississippi Divorce is Not Free In Harrison County, the base filing fee for an uncontested divorce is $113.00 as of the date of this writing. A contested divorce is $153.00. There are of course other fees that are owed in the form of court costs that are incurred in every divorce.
What does the 8th amendment protect?
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
What is considered excessive bail?
Excessive bail is bail that is much higher than is usually imposed for a specific charge or that is much more than is required to incentivize a defendant to appear in court. Bail should not be used to punish someone who is accused of a crime but rather to protect the interests of the community.
Is death penalty a violation of the 8th Amendment?
The Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty does not violate the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment, but the Eighth Amendment does shape certain procedural aspects regarding when a jury may use the death penalty and how it must be carried out.
Why is the death penalty so expensive?
Some of the reasons for the high cost of the death penalty are the longer trials and appeals required when a person’s life is on the line, the need for more lawyers and experts on both sides of the case, and the relative rarity of executions.
How many people have been wrongly executed?
Database of convicted people said to be innocent includes 150 allegedly wrongfully executed.