Posts in July, 2013

Jul 29 A CHILD CAN FORFEIT SUPPORT AND COLLEGE ASSISTANCE BY POOR BEHAVIOR

In the recent case of Stasny v. Wages , No. 2012-CA-00567-COA (6/25/13) the father was absolved of his duty to support his child ...

Jul 24 ALIMONY IS NOT A “BOUNTY”

Divorce courts are commanded to determine what assets are martial and then divide them according to equitable distribution rules. ...

Jul 03 ALIMONY IS ONLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE IF PAID FOLLOWING A DIVORCE OR TEMPORARY ORDER

Alimony must be paid pursuant to a divorce or separation agreement or temporary order to be deductible. James J. Faylor v ...

Jul 01 CHILD SUPPORT STATUTE CHANGED JULY 1, 2013

Mississippi’s child support statute provides presumptive percentages of take home pay as appropriate amounts for child support as ...