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He's threatening to pack up and take them 1000s of miles away qhere u can't see them. I'm in a stable marriage, a stable home and 2 stable jobs. Both my husband and I. No drugs or alcohol in our home. They would be safer here but I can't afford a lawyer to fight him. What can I... View More 
answered on Feb 11, 2022
You will have to file for a modification of your current agreement or judgment and ask that the Court grant you custody. If you feel that the children are in danger due to the drug use, you can also contact CPS and make a report. If they find that the allegation has merit, they can remove the... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2022
No, there is no such thing as a 72-hour divorce in Mississippi. A no fault, or irreconcilable differences, divorce takes a minimum of 60 days from the date of filing. A fault divorce in which no answer is made after service takes a minimum of 31 days and probably longer in order to file the... View More
Yet the county won't let me get tags without proof of residency and everything is still in my deceased uncle's name. Please help
answered on Jan 20, 2022
The deed to the land cannot be changed without court intervention. It should be probated so that the deed can be changed to the names of your father and uncle. That, however, won’t solve your problem since you are not an heir to the land. You have to establish residency in the county yourself,... View More
He signed a petition of what he was ordered to pay. As of today there has been no payments made and the order has not even been filed at chancery court bc they keep saying it has to go before a judge for signature
answered on Jan 20, 2022
I am going to assume that you went through DHS to establish paternity and child support. If the Order was signed by all parties in July, 2021, there is no excuse for the delay in presenting it to the Judge. You should contact the attorney handling the paternity action and make a demand that the... View More
I was at a gas pump and a repo truck rolls up and both guys get out prior I hop in my car trying to leave at this point one of them is trying to block me from leaving and the other one opens the drivers door and is pushing his arm in my neck attempting to get keys out of the ignition I was able to... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2022
No, repo men are not allowed to cause a public disturbance and/or assault you. You may want to consider pressing charges against the men individually and pursuing an action against the repo company and/or your creditor.
I didn't know she done this.
answered on Jan 4, 2022
The answer is not necessarily. You don’t say where the child is now or why and when custody was transferred. Depending on the circumstances, you may want to try to obtain possession of the child and then immediately petition the chancery court for custody. However, not having physical possession... View More
PEOPLE vs. HORTON
Crim. No. 747. Court of Appeals of California, Fifth Appellate District. January 29, 1971.]
THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. KENNETH DON HORTON, Defendant and Appellant.
Nonetheless, the RIGHT of the citizen to drive on a public street with freedom... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2021
What is your question? The excerpt does not mean that the ability to drive is a right. This part of the holding is referring to an individual’s right to operate a motor vehicle free from interference from law enforcement absent a good faith belief, or observation, of criminal conduct on the part... View More
Acquired house during marriage. Leased it out to a gentleman, and the valid lease agreement does not expire until September. Will divorce nullify the lease to this gentleman to allow sale of house?
answered on Dec 27, 2021
The divorce between the couple has no effect on the lease. That is a separate issue altogether. The best thing to do is to contact the party who signed the lease and ask what their intentions are regarding the house or you can wait and see if someone will remain in the house. You can then make your... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2021
You don’t say whether or not the custody was given to you by the court through a court order or whether it is a private agreement between you and the parent(s). If you were awarded temporary custody through a court order, then you will need to go back to that court and asked that custody be... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2021
You don’t say if you were the victim or a witness. However, if you are served with a subpoena to appear, then you must appear or risk further action by the Court against you.
I want to change my first middle and last name. I am still legally married to someone I've been separated from for 4 years. When I change my name does it mean I am no longer married?
My son will be 19 yrs old in January and is currently in college; however, he may not be next semester due to him joining the military. Does joining the military automatically emancipate him and child support stops or will I need to file a modification to end the child support and show proof of him... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2021
Yes, joining the military on a full time basis is an emancipating event in Mississippi.
Child support petition
answered on Nov 15, 2021
If you live in Mississippi and have a support order from another state, the originating state will send the order to Mississippi for collection efforts.
There are allegations of child exploitation but no evidence and no charges
I was asleep and woke up to the law. He searched my car and found a half gram of meth. I never was charged with anything nor had to sign any papers was released moments later on no bond. Can they bring up charges
answered on Nov 5, 2021
Yes, charges can be filed later. You can also be indicted by the grand jury and then arrested on a capias.
My wife and I have been married for three months, but co-habitating and living as a monogamous couple for a decade. I am fully financially dependent on my wife. She came home about a week and a half ago, said this isn't working, and left me by myself with our pets. My mother had to come get... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2021
You would need to contact an Alabama attorney. You would not be able to file in Mississippi, unless she also moves out of Alabama.
It was for driving without my seat belt.
The officer gave my son a lecture after hearing both sides. I as the parent broke up the altercation. The officer said if they come back everyone on the property will be arrested. He told my son you don't want your father arrested or yourself. My main question is since my son is only 17 a... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2021
As far as the altercation is concerned, the individuals involved would be the ones subject to arrest. When police arrived, anyone who fails to follow lawful commands or acts unruly would also be subject to arrest. If you supply prohibited substances to the minors or allow them to use them while on... View More
I had my son in a county I didn't live in when hospital called they lied filed false report dhs from my county started investigation and called hospital to tell them everything was fine baby is to be released to me. They did not like that answer after a bunch more hell they called the county... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2021
You need to hire an attorney immediately in order to make sure your rights as a parent are preserved. You do not say why your son was in the hospital or the reason that the hospital called CPS, so I cannot speak to that. CPS will eventually put you on a parenting plan that you should follow. That... View More
If possible could she get the entire amount at one time? They told me she would only get $30 a month but she hasn't got any back time at all yet. Her dad hasn't paid child support since august.
answered on Oct 24, 2021
A complaint would need to filed with the court asking that he be found in contempt and asking for the back support, attorney’s fees, and expenses. The court can order that he be incarcerated, as well, but whether or not you receive the full amount in lump sum depends on how much is owed.
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