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MS SB2002

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a thirteenth ground for divorce in Mississippi Code Section 93-5-1: bona fide, complete separation without reconciliation for a period of not less than five (5) years.

  • Courts may deny divorce on this ground if minor children are involved and the court finds the divorce is not in the best interest of the children.

  • Changes the total number of grounds for divorce from twelve (12) to thirteen (13).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Divorce; create bona fide separation as the 13th ground.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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