Marijuana Use As Grounds For Divorce In Mississippi

Marijuana as Grounds for Divorce

The state of Mississippi recognizes 12 grounds for divorce. Habitual and excessive drug use is one of the 12 grounds for divorce, and marijuana use is included in drug use. The 12 grounds for divorce recognize habitual and excessive drug use because frequent drug use can keep your spouse from contributing to your family.

To qualify for an at-fault divorce on the grounds of habitual and excessive drug use, the drug use must be habitual. One-time or occasional drug use won’t be enough to grant you an at-fault divorce.

For an at-fault divorce on these grounds, your spouse must be characterized as a drug abuser, someone who’s so addicted that they can’t control their desire for drugs when the opportunity presents itself.

Proving Habitual and Excessive Drug Use

In order to prove habitual and excessive drug use, there are three elements that you have to prove. The first element that you must prove is that the drug use is habitual and frequent. You also have to prove that the use is excessive and uncontrollable. Drugs used for excessive and habitual drug use must be morphine, opium, or drugs with similar effects. Marijuana is included in this as drugs that have a similar effect.

To get an at-fault divorce on the grounds of habitual and excessive drug use, you must be able to prove all three of these things.

Contact a Divorce Attorney Today

Getting an at-fault divorce can be difficult and stressful because you need to prove certain elements. Gathering and preparing your evidence for your case can take a lot of work.

Your divorce attorney can help you gather and prepare evidence to prove what you need to get an at-fault divorce. Working with a lawyer can make the divorce process less stressful for you.

Contact Jason Campbell today to learn more about the at-fault divorce process and how we may be able to help you.