
Overview: Eight Steps To Dividing Assets in Mississippi Divorce
An overview of how assets are divided in a divorce.

Step 1: Pick a Date
Deciding on the date that you and your spouse no longer share future assets.


Step 3: Value the Assets
Once the assets are listed, they must be valued. This is where it gets tricky.

Step 4: Characterize the Assets
Deciding what is marital property vs. what is non-marital property can be surprisingly complicated.