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My friend lives in Chicago, IL and is currently homeless. He has a job which is where he started to see money taken out of his checks for child support. Some paper was sent to his job and apparently, he has two kids in Mississippi. He knows that those are not his kids but he does remember the... View More 
answered on Feb 16, 2018
There are several legal aid organizations in Mississippi can help provide either pro bono or low bono legal services to someone; however, with him being out of state, that may exclude him unless the case falls within their guidelines. Otherwise, he may not necessary need an attorney to provide a... View More
Parental right taken away. how can I have this done? I have no contact nor do i know where he is? Thank you
answered on Feb 15, 2018
It's possible to terminate parental rights; however, additional information is necessary, such as the age of the children now, whether any attempt has been made to contact him, etc. You should probably consult with an attorney to get additional information, and so that they can walk you... View More
The last payment from garnishment was in June 2017. I was told by the trustee that after I filed my proof of claim I would receive retroactive payments on the first check. I received the first check in December 2017 without the full retroactive amount. The second payment came in January 2018. I was... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
You should contact the MS Department of Human Services, Child Support Collection Division to determine if you can get free assistance with the collection of child support.
Children and my ex wife lived with me and I supported them all. So do I have to go by what the divorce papers said? They say that I can only claim two
answered on Jan 16, 2018
If the children lived with you for at least six months of the tax year and if you provided more than half of their living expenses for the tax year or if you get the noncustodial parent to sign an IRS Form 8332, you can claim them.
My son and his girlfriend broke up while she was pregnant after learning she had cheated. He continued to go to dr appointments and even had the gender reveal party with her. At around 5 months she says it’s not his and that she had a test. No test was shown to us and now the baby is born and the... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2018
A chancery court judge can order a paternity test after a petition to determine paternity.
I am wanting to move out of state soon. My daughter is 5 years old, ND we currently reside in Mississippi. My daughters father pays child support every month, but does Not have visitation rights. The father section of her birth certificate is blank. What are the steps that I should take to move?... View More
What are my options since we've been together 14 years?
We never married. LOUISIANA does not recognize common law marriage
answered on Oct 1, 2016
Well, the good news is your kid's dad is not a bigamist. If he does get divorced, then he will be free to marry you. You can choose to continue your affair with him or not; you can also seek child support from him if you do split.
Papers were filed 7 days before the 18th bday of child and papers were received on the day after the 18th bday. Does this fall into the statute of limitaitions? Father being sued is not on the birth certificate (someone else is) and father was told he was not the father at the birth of child.... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2011
The child can sue for up to one year of past support needs. There is not a statute of limitation for paternity except as to suing to participate in the distribution of a deceased parent's estate.
He explained this to judge in March and had papers from VT stating there is no case against him; judge didn't look at them. Now he has to go back to court because MS says he hasn't paid $. Could he end up going to jail? He is a full time student and unemployed, I am in the military and... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2011
Jail is an option of last resort. If your husband believes he has been treated unfairly by the court, he can appeal the court's decision.
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