You can contact DHS and see if they'll be willing to meet with you before court. Otherwise, it is likely that you will have an opportunity to...

Under a fairly recent amendment to the Youth Court law, a positive drug test for marijuana, by itself, is not sufficient probable cause to remove a...

At the moment, you are still bound by whatever visitation order exists. You may have grounds to seek an emergency temporary order to modify...

Mississippi is an employment at will state, meaning that unless you have a contract or a union, you can be fired without cause, so long as it is...

Should i hire a divorce lawyer in the same county as my spouse?

No, your attorney can be anybody licensed to practice in Mississippi. However, for practical considerations, including travel cost, it may be more...

How can I receive child support from my child’s father if he’s a own and operator ?

First, never take legal advice from the opposing party. Otherwise, you can either go through DHS or a private attorney to establish paternity and...

Subpoena to a custody battle?

Your husband needs an attorney if he’s being sued for custody. With allegations like that, the Court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem to...

What kind of lawyer should I seek to represent me in a contempt of court case for a private child support order?

You need an attorney that practices family law in the state where the contempt action is pending.

You need a new boyfriend. This one is probably going to have to serve at least 85% of his sentence for a violent crime.

Do I have to abide by a paternity court summons if I admit to parentage??

If you fail to appear, the court will probably adjudicate you to be the father and order you to pay child support. If you appear, you will have...