Can step-dad of 22 yrs adopt 30 yr old stepdaughter with cerebral palsy?

This is a somewhat unusual situation, but is definitely possible under Mississippi law. You'll need to talk to a local attorney to discuss the...

In Mississippi is the father who carries the health insurance on the children financially responsible on bills?

Both parents are subject to joint and several liability for necessary medical expenses of their children. Your divorce decree cannot change the...

If you have been in Mississippi for at least 6 months, you can file for a fault based divorce here. You'll have to serve her by publication, which...

My son is 9 and my support was set through the state of ms if I sign my rights over will this stop child support from coming

You probably can't just "sign your rights over". Chancellors in this state are highly unlikely to approve a voluntary termination of parental...

Any claims you may have would be governed by Louisiana law. You should contact a lawyer licensed to practice in that state, bearing in mind that...

How I do I go about reducing child support because one of my kids moved out

Children that are 12 or older have the right to express a preference concerning their custody, but the Court is not bound to follow the whims of a...

Which state should I lawyer up in? And could I possibly face jail time?

If there has never been any kind of custody order concerning these children, and you have lived in MS for the last two years, then any action...

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What do I need to do to get custody of my grandchildren or at least get them in a stable and safe environment?

You can file a custody action against both parents. If both natural parents will cooperate, this can be handled fairly quickly and simply with an...

Can I move out of my home when I turn 17?

From a practical standpoint, it would be very difficult. Landlords generally refuse to rent to people under the age of 21 unless that person has...

I got a DUI but not for alcohol I was under prescriptions but they hadn't affected me until that day I got ten charges

You are in a very serious situation. The DUI by itself is bad enough, and can have lasting ramifications, including enhanced penalties for...