Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Jay Foster Law. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.

Divorce & Family Law

• Q: Does Mississippi law require that my spouse pay alimony to me if we get a divorce?
  
  A: No.  If you are getting a divorce in Mississippi, you may or may not receive alimony.
  
  Alimony depends upon a number of different factors which includes, but is not limited to, the following factors: health of the husband and his earning capacity, health of the wife and her earning capacity, entire sources of income of both parties, reasonable neds of the wife/husband, reasonable needs of the children, necessary living expenses of the wife/husband, estimated amount of income taxes the wife/husband must pay on their incomes, fact that the wife may be awarded the free use of the home, furnishings, and automobile.
  
  As we can see, alimony is a very complex situation and involves a number of different factors. We recommend that you contact us so we can refer you to an experienced Mississippi divorce attorney so that they can determine this for you.