Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Mississippi

Q: My ex wife and I have papers from chancery court stating becausw we share legal and physical custody neither party

Shall pay any child support now 2 yeats later they are taking it out of my check. Is this legal I've never gotten any papers stating she was trying to make me pay or anything from the court?

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Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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  • Madison, MS
  • Licensed in Mississippi

A: You will need to talk with an attorney to discuss the facts of your case. Depending on the circumstances, like if she was trying to get government benefits for the child, then DHS may attempt to collect child support from you on behalf of the child and the mother.

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