I want to change my name back to my maiden name since my husband passed away in 2015. I have obtained his death certificate but haven't started any legal proceedings for the name change yet. Someone mentioned I would need to hire an attorney for this process, which I'm unsure about. I... View More

Or have a normal independent life we have 6 kids i filed reports and more but nothing he was 20 when he bought me from my mom for350 dollars was 10 I'm now 34

I have been married for twenty years and am concerned about protecting my 401(k) retirement payments from my ex-wife. I held the job with the 401(k) before we got married, and she has not contributed to it. There have been no court proceedings specifically addressing my retirement. How can I... View More

I'm researching the historical laws in Mississippi that allowed husbands to commit their wives to mental institutions without their consent. Specifically, I'm interested in understanding when these laws were enacted and how they evolved over time, including when they were no longer in use.

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answered on Mar 28, 2025

You are looking into a complex part of Mississippi’s legal history. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the law allowed husbands considerable authority over their wives, including the power to commit them to mental institutions without their consent. This practice was rooted in a broader system... View More

I have been caring for my boyfriend for over a year after he suffered a brain injury. Before his injury, he verbally expressed that he wanted me to make medical decisions for him, but we don't have it documented. His grown children likely oppose me having legal responsibility but have allowed... View More

I am a 15-year-old minor in Mississippi. My mother is deceased, and my father is heavily using drugs and has left me in the care of a responsible adult. I receive a monthly check from my mother's death, but my father takes it and spends most of it. I can financially support myself with this... View More

I am caring for a 15-year-old child whose mother committed suicide in jail and whose father is a drug addict. The child has been in my care for 14 days, but there are no legal documents granting me custody or guardianship. He has been out of school for over 2 years, and I want to enroll him back in... View More

I am 15 and living in a stressful, toxic, and mentally and verbally abusive home environment. I want to become emancipated to create a more stable and loving environment for myself. My grandmother and a few friends are willing to support me, and I have an adult helping with planning and... View More

I have a custody case that was originally closed in Madison County, Mississippi. All parties involved now reside in Hinds County, Mississippi, and there are no known stipulations from the original case. There have been no discussions about transferring the case. Can the case be reopened in Hinds... View More

I am the father of my child, and her mother has given temporary custody to a family member without my knowledge. There is currently no existing custody order, and I plan to establish paternity through a DNA test and then seek full custody of my daughter, especially since the mother is expected to... View More

I live with someone who has a CPS case against them, but there is no case against me. CPS is asking me to take a drug test, although they haven't provided a reason. I have had a previous case with CPS, but it was closed. Can CPS require me to take a drug test under these circumstances?

My brother recently passed away, and he did not leave a will. His death was related to emotional distress following infidelity by his wife. My brother owned a house, and I do not want his wife, who was involved in the infidelity, to remain in the house. I am considering a wrongful death claim and... View More

I was wondering if it would be considered a waste of law enforcement resources over a dispute like this, and it seems out of the blue for something like this to happen or be questioned.

I have a few secondary questions as well.

- Does there need to be reason or is it legal at all?... View More

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answered on Feb 8, 2025

If you're under 18 in Mississippi, your parent or guardian generally has control over your property, including computers or laptops. They can take them away as a form of discipline, but calling law enforcement to do so would usually be considered a misuse of police resources. Officers... View More

and it would be returned back in my name . I've asked him several times that I want to end the quick claim deed and have my property returned back in my name . This he hasn't done . I recently paid property tax and noticed that my name is not on the statement . In fact he has claimed my... View More

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

I am afraid that you had no idea what you were doing. You might hire a MS attorney to try to sue for a Resulting Trust or Setting Aside a Fraudulent Deed, but it is doubtful. If you have a written agreement or witnesses to the agreement, it might help. All interested parties are... View More

Im 16 and my parents wont let me have my car, they wont let me go to work. Mind you the car was gifted to me by my grandfather. There also making me throw away the books I bought with my own money and the art supplies i bought with my own money. Is this legal as a 16 year old?

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answered on Dec 1, 2024

Your parents do have broad legal authority over you as a minor in Mississippi, even regarding gifts and property. While the car was gifted to you by your grandfather, your parents can legally restrict or prevent your use of it until you turn 18, as they're responsible for your safety and... View More

She lives in waterford ms. I haven't seen her in almost three weeks I miss my little girl incredibly. I have paper work and I've talked to the law enforcement and they said I need someone to file a contempt in contract? I think they said. I'm a little behind in child support cause I... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

It’s clear you care deeply about your child and want to be a part of her life. Given that you have documentation proving your right to visitation, it's important to act quickly. Law enforcement is correct in advising you to file for contempt of court, which is the appropriate legal action... View More