How can my aunt get guardianship over me??

A petition would need to be filed with the Chancery Court. Both of your natural parents, if living, must join the petition or be served with...

I need to give up all legal rights to my 18 year old son. How do I do this?

If he's 18, not going to school and not living at home, a judge may be willing to emancipate him and terminate your child support obligation. Bear...

If she has married, and her husband wants to adopt the child, it is possible for you to voluntarily surrender your parental rights and agree to the...

How can I get a divorce when he won't sign the papers

From what you've posted, it sounds like you may be able to prove that you're entitled to a fault based divorce on the grounds of habitual...

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My husband and I are separated but still live together as roommates. What should I do if I want to sign the house over to him?

There are too many potential issues here to discuss on a message board. Many lawyers offer free initial consultations. You should make an...

In Mississippi, there are two types of divorce, commonly called fault divorce and no fault divorce. A no fault divorce requires agreement from...

I have been married for 4.5 months will I have to pay alimony?

Mississippi requires that you live here for at least six (6) months prior to filing a divorce. Alimony is discretionary with the court, after the...

Should guardianship be given to the grandparents for the sole purpose of their employee benefits when the mother is a minor?

It certainly can be done. Whether it should be done is a more fact sensitive question that is more difficult to answer in a general way. The...

My son goes to Mississippi from Texas with his mother she files a temporary restraining order, what do I do?

If the custody order was entered in Texas, and the child still lives in Texas, then any modification of the custody order would have to be done in...

My daughter was arrested for sale of cocaine enhanced, but the charges were changed she need a lawyer before the Oct 22, 2014.

She needs an attorney immediately, and she should not discuss the case with anyone that isn't her attorney.