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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: if being sued for restitution of medical bills can u file bankrupecy to keep from paying restitution
Baskin Lowber Jones
Baskin Lowber Jones
answered on Mar 20, 2018

Medical bills should be dischargable in bankruptcy. Consult a Jackson Bankruptcy attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: Does my husband have rights to his 12 year old son that he has never seen and we are now being asked to pay...

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...

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: As long as I am graduated could I move out?

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

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: DHS was called on my relative. He was ordered to stay away from his children for 30 days. What are his parental rights?

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.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: My ex husband is wanting to voluntarily terminate his parental rights in MS. Can he do so if I am not married?

Can he voluntarily terminate his rights if I am not married? What are the factors in terminating parental rights voluntarily?

Baskin Lowber Jones
Baskin Lowber Jones
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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: Which last name will my baby carry the day it's born?

I'm married and pregnant. My husband is not the father. The father is incarcerated and might be there when I give birth.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: This is a letter I received from my dad about my kids. I am wondering if its even possible to do and what I

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

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: My fiance has a court order for child support which he pays. Mom refuse and blocks him from seeing child. What do we do

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

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: My stepson has beem living with me for 3 yrs can i file abandonment against his biologocal parents

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

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can a woman have her child's father name removed from birth certificate and persue another man as her child's father ?

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.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: My wife ask me to leave our home on Jan 17th 2018. Since then, I have been bouncing around betweeen family and friends.

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?

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can my wife keep me out the spare bedroom?

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?

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: My ex is living with her boyfriend. i have asked that she not leave my son with him without her there. and she did it

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.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: Where would I look to find the results of a court ordered paternity test?
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Mar 1, 2018

Depending on where the case is at in litigation, it should be integrated into the case file.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: My child's bio dad committed murder, of a 7 month old baby. Can I terminate his right. Hes had No contact for 2 years

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.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can the father send me to court just because im putting my baby in daycare.
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Divorce for Mississippi on
Q: How can I qualify for an annulment?

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

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: As a child my abusive father kidnapped me& kept me from my mother. Is it illegal for me to keep my kids away from him.

I really need to know. Please help me.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: My sister is 17 and she has been harassing me and my kids is there anyway i can file harassment charges against her?
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: ex not following court order for visitation. other than being held for contempt of court order what all can I use

got court order for visitation and ex has not following them at all, haven't seen my kids in over 8 months

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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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