How to Apply for Legal Marriage Separation in Mississippi
In Mississippi you cannot file for a legal separation because the state doesn't recognize it. However, you can apply for a Separate Maintenance which will legally maintain certain rights and possessions while you and your partner are separated. Issues like child custody, insurance, debts and the use of the home and vehicles can be determined through this type of marriage separation.
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Contact a family law attorney to file the papers for the separate maintenance if you and your partner do plan to work out your relationship in the future. If you decide to get a divorce, the terms can be modified. It is recommended you ask for legal help to make sure the papers are filed correctly.
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Prove to the judge that the female partner is financially dependent on the other and that no one is at fault. This will enable the judge to decide how much alimony the wife can receive to help make payments. You will need to show sources of income, taxes and earnings of both husband and wife as well as living expenses and reasonable needs for the wife and any children.
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Decide how you want to divide the marital possessions such as the car and the home. In most cases, one partner will leave the home and have a separate address. The legal separation will allow both to have certain rights and responsibilities like bill payments and child support.
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