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My new husband makes significantly more annual income than my ex husband and children's bio dad, now bio dad is taking me to court to modify child support amounts because of marital changes, but now I have no actual income of my own. Bio dad and I have joint legal custody, however I have... View More 
The minor child was taken out of the state by his father, against court order. The father does not have joint custody. He has visitation. He will not return the child to the mother. He has missed over two weeks if school.
Anything I can do as his grandmother I love and miss him deeply do I still have any rights to my grandson
Cps removed my children from home based on medical neglect without proper protocol, no court order,no investigation, no evidence and no explanation to why cps continued the case knowing the removal of my children was not proper grounds for removal.
My father passed away a year ago and I have been bothered by his siblings to move from the place my father and I made our home. I took care of my father before he passed and I'm struggling right now, but his family keeps being pushy. I currently have no vehicle, nor do I have any extra money... View More
During two follow up appointments(two week apart) for my at the time,4 month old son,the physician called cps to say my son lost 11 ounces of weight and that he needed to be readmitted back in the hospital after 1) born premature 2) remained hospitalized the first 3 months of his life due to... View More
We have a 2 year old and own a home together and 1 car (although it is in his name against my wishes). I paid for the entire car and 100k-1/3 of the house so concerned about starting the divorce process out of being screwed out of both. There have been two instances of assault and one instance of... View More
April 6th 2024 my kids were taking by Mississippi police and my kids grandmother they had paper or anything and till this day I have no paper work I called the California courts to see when the court dates and I was November 2023 and April 2024 after my kids was taking I went to the Mississippi... View More
I'm in Mississippi and my daughter is in Dhr care in Alabama. I lost my parental rights to my daughter who is 15. Well this makes the 5th time she has ran away while in foster care and the social worker keeps depending on me to help them find her which I have done every single time. But when I... 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
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
Finding the right attorney for your CPS case in Mississippi is crucial. Start by looking for attorneys with experience in civil rights and family law. These professionals can offer guidance and represent your interests effectively.
You can begin your search by asking for recommendations... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
The answer is depends. First, how much are you getting in the settlement and how much do you owe in support. Based on the basic law in Mississippi, the DHS will want to recover as much as possible. If the child support lien can be fully satisfied while you still make any recovery, they will... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
If the child reaches 18 years old and either does not finish high school or does not go beyond high and does not get a job, then the Court can declare the child emancipated for the purposes of child support, which would then stop the child support payments.
and do i have legal control of my own money to buy whatever i want off of online even if the money was given to me as a gift do they have a right to take that if im 18?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Once you turn 18, you are considered an adult in most countries, including the United States. This means that you have the legal right to make your own decisions, including purchasing items online without the consent of your parents. However, there are a few important points to consider:
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Grandparents being given misinformation after showing interest in fostering twin grandchildren who were addicted to cocaine at birth. CPS created repeated delays in court sessions on transferring infant children to grandparents custody. CPS requested that grandparents not get foster license because... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the difficulties and frustrations your family has been going through trying to gain custody of your grandchildren. The delays and misinformation from CPS sound extremely stressful and concerning.
To answer your question directly - yes, there are absolutely... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
After a protective order expires, whether you regain full parental rights depends on the specific circumstances and conditions of the order. In some cases, the expiration of a protective order may automatically restore your parental rights to their previous status. However, if there were underlying... View More
My ex has a more experienced lawyer than I can afford and she brought into the hearing a public intoxication charge. We are granted joint custody with a breathalyzer during my weeks . I’m fine with it and doing great but I’m terrified in mediation or trial he will attempt to keep this order... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In Mississippi, the conditions set forth in a temporary hearing, such as alcohol monitoring, can be subject to modification in the final decree. If all alcohol tests during the temporary period are consistently passed and there are no further concerns about alcohol abuse, it's possible to... View More
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
If you are considering divorce due to incompatibility in your marriage, the process generally begins by filing a petition for divorce with your local court. This petition should state the grounds for divorce, which in many states can simply be "irreconcilable differences" or a similar... View More
I'm still paying child support.shouldnt it have stopped by now?
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
In Mississippi, child support obligations typically continue until the child reaches the age of majority, which is 21 years old in this state. However, if the child is emancipated or has moved out of the custodial parent's home and is financially independent before reaching the age of... View More
The title of the house and property is exchanged several times between him and his sister and eventually his ex-wife(25 yrs younger) is add. They've been divorced for 8 to 10 years now and she's suing him for community property. His attorney said it was a mortgage on the house that she... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In Louisiana, the "dirty hands doctrine" is not a recognized legal doctrine that would automatically prevent someone from claiming community property in a divorce case. Community property laws in Louisiana can be complex, and the outcome of your dad's case would depend on various... View More
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