My daughter has my maiden name because her biological father was not involved due to being stationed in Alaska. She does not

If your daughter is an adult, she can file a Petition for Name Change in the Chancery Court of the county where she lives. If she's a minor, your...

How do I get joint custody of my brother?

You'd have to file a petition with the chancery court, and the father would be entitled to be served with process and have the opportunity to be...

My son is charged with 5 counts of cyber stalking. The prosecutor is offering him a plea on two counts of cyber stalking.

I agree with Mr. Housely and Mr. Orozco. Your son is in a serious situation, and he needs an attorney with full knowledge of the case to advise him.

I want to get my rights to all my kids took away from me

As a general rule, the Court is highly unlikely to approve a voluntary termination of parental rights where the primary motivation for such appears...

Would the father be in contempt if he is living with a woman that he is not legally married to?

I'm sorry, but your question is not very clear. If there is an existing order of some kind--a divorce decree or a custody/visitation order that...

Do I still have to comply with weekend visitation order if child is extremely ill?

Ideally, situations like this should be resolved by agreement between the parents. If the child is sick one weekend, let visitation happen the...

What factors are considered when requesting a change of venue?

The Court can consider a number of things, including whether any of the parties still reside in the original county, whether necessary witnesses,...

How difficult would it be for me to adopt a grandchild I have legal custody of and have had all but a few months of his five and

You'll need an attorney. Adoption cases are filed in the Chancery Court. If you are married, your spouse would need to join in the petition. ...

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Mississippi Divorce and Custody Laws - Morality

An initial custody determination is made in the best interest of the child, as indicated by analysis of a number of factors as detailed in a case...

Can I sue my ex husband for unpaid debit stated in the divorce decree?

Your remedy here is probably to file a contempt action against your ex-husband. Consult a local attorney to discuss your situation in more detail.