Visitation and child support are separate issues. The lack of visitation does not mean no child support is owed. Conversely, withholding of visitation does not relieve the parent of the obligation to pay support. If the parental rights of the parent are terminated by court order, the obligation to... View More

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. No one here could make a decision for you, but the decent thing to do would be to return the item. The seller showed good faith in returning your payment. It sounds like the item was shipped in error, and not... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2023

If the Will is not filed for Probate then Uncle's Heirs own the property as tenants in common. If you and the niece are the only heirs, then you might get her to deed her interest to you, with a derivation clause describing heirship. Whatever you do, hire a competent MS to search the... View More

From a strategic standpoint, it always makes more sense to plead not guilty to any charge, at least until you and your lawyer have had a chance to review everything, see if there is not enough evidence against you, or see if there is a way in which the case could end up being dismissed or the... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2023

Hire a MS attorney to search the Title and determine ownership. Husband may own it individually or as a tenant in common with children. If the latter, then a Court could still allow sale of minors' interests.

You will need to talk to the prosecutor about dropping the charges. The charges are brought by the State; you are a witness to the crime. It will be the prosecutor’s decision about a dismissal.

No, service animals are protected under the ADA; emotional support animals are protected under the FHA.

For an ESA, you need proof of your underlying disability and an opinion from a qualified healthcare professional that your cat provides therapeutic benefit to you in connection with your... View More

It sounds like you may have been served with a subpoena to appear as a witness. Look at the top section of the first page and see what the title of the document is.

Retain a personal injury attorney who can send a demand letter to the neighbor to obtain their Homeowners Insurance information. Your damages may be covered by their Home liability policy.

Paternity would need to be established before filing against him for child support. Once the Court determines he is the biological father, child support may be awarded based on a certain percentage of the father's adjusted gross income. The percentage will depend on how many children are involved.

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answered on Mar 19, 2023

It is possible for an inmate to be released on parole earlier than their scheduled release date, but this decision is typically made by the Mississippi Department of Corrections Parole Board based on a variety of factors, including the inmate's behavior while incarcerated, the nature of the... View More

You should hire an attorney and file a contempt action against him for failing to comply with the court order. You would ask for payment of the arrears, incarceration of the other parent, and reimbursement of attorney’s fees, court costs, and other expenses.

It really depends on the circumstances, especially since your teenager is still considered a youth. I would be curious as to whether this is in circuit court or youth court. Regardless, your best bet is going to always be to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to review the facts of... View More

Whether he was read his Miranda rights depends on whether he was subjected to an interrogation, where he incriminated himself. As to the public defender, it really boils down to whether you satisfied with the public defender or not. There are good public defenders, just as there are good private... View More

The father should hire an attorney and file an action for visitation rights. If he already has court ordered visitation rights he should file a contempt action and ask the court to incarcerate the mother, reimburse attorney’s fees and costs, and enforce the previous order. Short of that, he is at... View More

There is not enough information to state if you do or do not have a claim. Was a report made, also in Mississippi you need to prove how the oil got there, how long it had been there and if the establishment had any knowledge of the area before the fall occurred. You need to contact an attorney... View More

Yes. Generally, you would need to file a petition in the relevant circuit court to have the requirement lifted, assuming that Mississippi recognizes the offense as one that is eligible.

It was clarified a little bit after 2014, but yes, generally, a person would be eligible for release after serving approximately 50% of their sentence. That being said, it still would depend on MDOC, and a person is not necessarily entitled to early release.

It really depends on the situation; however, hindering in the first degree is still considered a serious offense. I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer, so that they can learn more about the facts and circumstances, and develop a plan of action to... View More

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Reach out to attorneys and try to arrange a free initial consult. Law firms that handle such cases generally work on a contingency basis. Good luck