If I sign my rights of my child to the mother do I have to pay the back time

You can't just sign away your rights to avoid paying child support. Voluntary termination of parental rights is almost always done in connection...

Can a father's rights be terminated if he hasn't went through DHS to set up supervised visits in a year

A recent case from the Mississippi Supreme Court made it very difficult to terminate parental rights if there is no adoption involved. Consult a...

Child custody in divorce

In general, taking legal advice from an adverse party, ie your husband, in a divorce case is a bad idea. Mississippi does not prefer one parent...

If a person driving a vehicular and go in a store to get a bite to eat but some friends of his go rob a store is that aiding?

Best thing you can do to help is to get him a lawyer. Tell him not to discuss the incident with anyone but his lawyer.

Changeing of child lastname

You will need to file a paternity suit naming the current legal father and the alleged biological father as defendants. Consult a local attorney...

What is the process for terminating your parental rights?

Voluntary termination of parental rights is almost never done unless there is also an adoption involved. Parental rights will not be terminated...

If DHS sues you for paternity, and you request DNS testing they will pay for the test up front. If you turn out to be the father? You'll have to...

My ex and I have joint custody. My son recently chose to live with his dad. I make 50k his dad 100K. Can I be sued for support?

Yes he can. The difference in income is irrelevant because the child is entitled to support from both parents. If he sues you and the court...

Will the fee for a power of attorney be expensive

A basic power of attorney should not be very expensive, but a more complicated document could be. It all depends on what you intend the document...

Would filing a Contempt suit under incorrect plaintiff name make the suit Null & Void?

No. If Defendant were to raise the issue, Plaintiff would simply move to amend the pleadings, which would likely be granted. Even if denied and...