As others have noted, there is not a law that prohibits a custodial parent living with a romantic interest, but it can be considered as one of many...

Divorce without property resolution

You should not sign any documents offered or complete any transactions with your ex-husband until you have consulted an attorney regarding your...

How can I obtain sole custody if my child's father is abusing prescription drugs and marijuana? Will this effect Child Support?

Child Custody cases must be filed in Chancery Court in the county where the child lives. Paternity must be established, either in a separate...

How old do you have to be to gain guardianship over a child? What would the circumstances have to be to gain guardianship?

You can report the situation to DHS by calling the Mississippi Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-222-8000.

What can we legally do about our situation?

There should have been a "shelter hearing" in Youth Court in the county where the children live within a short period of time after the children...

A mother has not been a part of her child life for four years will the court now give her this child .

In Mississippi, in a custody case between a natural parent and any third party, including grandparents, the natural parent is entitled to custody...

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Does my ex-husband have to continue child support since my son has joined the Army Reserves?

Section 93-11-65(8) of the Mississippi Code of 1972 (as amended) provides as follows: "(a) The duty of support of a child terminates upon the...

I am seeking advice to gain custody of my 2 yr old grandson. He is at a very bad situtation.

I agree with Mr. Davis and Mr. Powell. I'd like to add that if you believe the child is in immediate danger, you can report the situation to the...

After both spouse signs for a no fault divorce when should the agreements being signed go into affect?

As others have noted, a divorce does not become final until the judge signs a Final Decree of Divorce. If you file a joint complaint for divorce...