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answered on Mar 20, 2018
Medical bills should be dischargable in bankruptcy. Consult a Jackson Bankruptcy attorney.
At this point no test has been done but if he is my husbands son and we are ordered to pay child support do we have the right to establish a relationship with him...
answered on Mar 19, 2018
In Mississippi, a parent has a right to maintain a relationship with his or her child, regardless of whether they have physical custody over the child. You will likely need to talk to an attorney to gather additional facts, such as whether there was a custody order ever established, and what sort... View More
I am a senior in high school who is 17 and pregnant. I live in a house with 3 siblings, my mom, and my grandparents. It is very stressful and one of my brothers is a danger to my soon-to-be child. My boyfriend and his family are supportive of my pregnancy and would like me to move in with them in... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
Generally, you'll need to be emancipated to go out on your own, unless a parent or guardian transfers custody or establishes a guardianship over you by someone else.
There have not been any court orders regarding any aspects of this situation. He doesn't know what his legal rights are as a parent since DHS is involved.
answered on Mar 19, 2018
It sounds like this may be something that went through youth court, which means that there may be allegations of abuse and/or neglect. Usually, there is an order established that limits any contact with the children while DHS conducts its investigation.
Can he voluntarily terminate his rights if I am not married? What are the factors in terminating parental rights voluntarily?
answered on Mar 14, 2018
This is outlined in the statute:
93-15-111. Termination by written voluntary release. (1) A parent or an interested person may petition the court to accept a parent's written voluntary release that relinquishes all of the parent's parental rights to the child.
(2) The... View More
I'm married and pregnant. My husband is not the father. The father is incarcerated and might be there when I give birth.
answered on Mar 11, 2018
In Mississippi, a child born while the mother is married is presumed to be the product of the marriage, which means that the law presumes that your husband is the father. You will need to consult an attorney to walk through the process to determine paternity, especially in light of you still being... View More
You and your husband, both of you, will appear before a judge of your own choice. You will obtain a court order from the judge. The court order will state that in the future, if you or Lou, either of you make any attempts to deny me my right to see and visit with my grandsons, you, and or Lou,... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
You need to consult an attorney ASAP. This case goes directly to grandparents' visitation rights, which are limited in the State of Mississippi. In Mississippi, a grandparent is only entitled to visitation with their grandchildren if very specific requirements are met. The analysis hinges on... View More
We are getting married next month and she often refuses his calls or blocks his calls and text when she feels like it. He actively goes to the school just to see him and spend time with him. When she gets her child support payment (which he pays faithfully) depending on her feelings at that time... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
It sounds like she may be in contempt of court. There should a court order outlining visitation, in addition to child support. If there is indeed a visitation schedule, then she is required to follow that visitation schedule at a minimum.
My husband and i have been separated and when i left my stepson came with me and his bio parents dont do anything to help we live in a totally different state
answered on Mar 4, 2018
Unless there is a previous custody order in place here in Mississippi, you will likely need to consult with an Alabama-licensed attorney.
It has been 12 years since these twins were born and she now wants to persue a married man as the father and seek monetary support.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
She may attempt to change the father's name on the birth certificate, but only under very particular circumstances, such as a DNA test establishing paternity.
I asked my wife if I could come back home and stay in the spare bedroom until the divorce is final, but she said no. My question is, can she do that?
answered on Mar 1, 2018
Depends on certain things, such as whether the marital property is in both of your names, the circumstances of the separation, etc.
On Jan 17th 2018, the wife ask me to leave the house, since then Ive been staying with friends and family, I am unemployed, and asked her if I can come home and stay in the spare bedroom until we get a divorce. She gives me a "not no, but hell no". isnt this still my house as well?
answered on Mar 1, 2018
It depends. Is the deed to the property in both of your names? Assuming so, you may have a legal right to be on the property, absent any other circumstances.
She is the custodial parent. We are already going back to court in a couple of weeks for joint custody. Can i do something about her leaving him with this guy she is dating that i dont know? He is 6.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
It depends on what the custody order says. Oftentimes, there is special language in custody orders that explains that a parent cannot have overnight guests of the opposite sex when the child is with them unless they are related by blood or marriage. Regardless, it sounds like something that should... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2018
Depending on where the case is at in litigation, it should be integrated into the case file.
Hes had no contact with my child for 2 years. And had limited contact prior to then. He is currently on prison for capital murder.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
Generally, a parent's rights can be terminated if they have gone a specific time without voluntary contact with their child, as well as based on other factors. Your best bet would be to consult with an attorney to discuss the unique facts surrounding the lack of contact, and to assess the... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
It really depends on the circumstances. Was there ever a custody order put into place? If so, what were the conditions of that order? Typically, in these situations, he may take you to court if you are in contempt of a previous order or if he is trying to alter the terms and conditions of said... View More
In Title 93 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS Chapter 7 - ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE § 93-7-3 - Causes for annulment of marriages it states;
(d)When either of the parties to a marriage is incapable, from want of age or understanding..
Does this mean the cause of an annulment can be that my spouse... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Not necessarily. It tends to be a bit trickier to get an annulment rather than a divorce. In order to get an annulment, certain criteria have to be met, and those criteria are different than those required to get a divorce. Your best bet would be to contact an attorney to give them a rundown of the... View More
I really need to know. Please help me.
answered on Feb 22, 2018
It seems as though your question goes to grandparents' visitation rights. With that in mind, grandparents only have rights under very particular circumstances, such as incarceration of the parent, death of the parent, or termination of parental rights; provided that other conditions must be... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
Generally, yes. If a person is told not to make any additional and they continue to do so, then they may be facing possible harassment charges.
got court order for visitation and ex has not following them at all, haven't seen my kids in over 8 months
answered on Feb 21, 2018
It depends on whether he is not exercising his right to visitation or whether he is going beyond the scope of visitation without informing you. With the way that most orders are set up, he cannot be forced to visit the children; rather, the order explains the bare minimum for when he can see them.
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