Alimony and Spousal Support in Mississippi
How Mississippi decides spousal support (alimony), the factors courts weigh, and how marital property is divided.
Short answer: When granting a divorce, the court may make orders for the maintenance and alimony of either spouse as it finds equitable and just, considering the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case, and may require security for payment. Miss. Code Ann. §§ 93-5-23, 93-5-2(7)
| Alimony (spousal support) | When granting a divorce, the court may make orders for the maintenance and alimony of either spouse as it finds equitable and just, considering the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case, and may require security for payment. The court may later change these orders. An interest as an heir of a living person or under a third party's will is not counted as property or an asset for alimony purposes. The statute sets no formula or list of factors. Mirror source (FindLaw, current as of January 1, 2025). |
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FAQ
How is alimony decided in Mississippi?
When granting a divorce, the court may make orders for the maintenance and alimony of either spouse as it finds equitable and just, considering the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case, and may require security for payment. The court may later change these orders. An interest as an heir of a living person or under a third party's will is not counted as property or an asset for alimony purposes. The statute sets no formula or list of factors.
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