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MS SB2620

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sally Doty

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "bona fide separation" as a thirteenth ground for fault divorce in Mississippi, increasing the total grounds from twelve to thirteen
  • Allows either party to obtain a divorce based on willful and continued separation without cohabitation for not less than three (3) years, provided there is intent not to return or resume the marital relationship
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Divorce; bona fide separation as a ground for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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