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In a wrongful death lawsuit for my brother, we have agreed on an amount and finished all things required by law. Everything will be completed on our court date in October. When we go to court will the judge or the executor decide upon the division?
Or is there a state law that requires the... View More 
answered on Feb 11, 2018
In Mississippi, certain people may get first priority in terms of a settlement or award, depending on the facts of your case.
There are no standing court order or anything in place at this time .
answered on Mar 4, 2017
Yes. The father does not have to sign birth certificate, and you can put his name on it no matter where he is.
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Have exhausted all options and need to committ now rather than wait on court proceedings
answered on Feb 9, 2017
I don't see any other options, but consider contacting a local lawyer. Involuntary commitments required an Order of Commitment signed by judge and Patient Information Form.
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answered on Jan 3, 2017
Assuming it's Mississippi it's 3 years I believe. Why not contact a member of the Miss. Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
I've had 22 surgeries & leg amputation since my ex took my kids. I recently received an email from my daughter & everything that she's been told have all been fabricated by her dad & his family. They are outrageousl! This has caused severe clinical depression & PTSD.... 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.
Need to know my options
answered on Jan 27, 2016
Most likely your husband is held on a Contempt of Court order by the Chancery Judge. Most Chancery Judges are reasonable about these issues. Your husband would best be served by having a lawyer represent him and get him back before the Judge to work something out.
This is not legal advice.... View More
2 times hospitalization the doctor said its from smoke and 4 times sick in one month.
answered on Nov 10, 2015
It might be pertinent. If the judge smokes, I would consider asking that he or she be disqualified from deciding your case.
certificate she says he is unfit but dhs told us we wasnt and i have a disability so they say and she uses my doctors she said they will help her prove im unfit but im capable of work and righting out bills all that she took my phone and my computer told me i cant leave or take my kids stuff or my... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2015
This is a mess. You need to get an attorney on your side.
My ex girlfriend claims I'm the father but moved to Nevada a month before the baby was due. She gave the baby her last name but now wants to change it on the birth cert to my last name. How do I go about finding out if its mine before agreeing? I live in MS and her, in Nevada.
answered on Oct 27, 2015
Have a full discussion with an attorney in MS and another one in NV.
Asked the court clerk she said I have to have a lawer why cant I defend myself
answered on Oct 22, 2015
You have to hire an attorney, just as the clerk told you.
answered on Sep 24, 2015
No. Visitation rights are not automatic; you need the court to enter an order providing for visitation.
I hot arrested for old warrant which was due to him and they were false to i was incarcerated for three days and boys was in my familys care while I was in jail he got temporary custody of boys under false aligations and lied about where they lived in order to use county he lived in what do I need... View More
Can i sign my rights over on a child in mississippi if another man is on the birth certificate
answered on Mar 18, 2014
The court should approve termination of your parental rights if it is in the best interest of the child.
answered on Mar 18, 2014
Such a change would probably require a Mississippi Chancery Court order requiring the Miss. Department of Vital Records to change a Mississippi birth certificate. To make corrections or to make changes to a birth or death record, contact the Miss. Department of Vital Records Corrections Department... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2013
In Lassiter, the Supreme Court found that the parent was not entitled to the appointment of counsel because the case did not involve 1) " allegations of neglect or abuse upon which criminal charges could be based; " 2) expert witness testimony; or 3) " specially troublesome points of... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2013
Where your boyfriend lives does not affect his child support responsibility. He will still be responsible for child support no matter where he lives. If his moving wll affect him exercising visitation then he will need to seek a modification.
answered on Apr 20, 2013
To terminate his parental rights you would have to file a petition with the Chancery Court where you live. If there is an adoption to take place, he can voluntarily terminate his rights. You need to speak with an attorney and discuss your options.
answered on Jun 7, 2011
Section 93-27-305 Miss. Code Annot. (2004)provides for registration of a child custody determination such as when the court that had jurisdiction declares that Miss. is now the child's home state. Otherwise, a petition can be filed in the Miss. county where the child has last resided for a... View More
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