Can I as a father in Mississippi get a divorce and have fifty fifty custody without child support being payed by either parent?

Yes, it is possible, but most Courts will only consider a joint custody arrangement if both parties agree to it, and some judges are very reluctant...

How can I get my child's last name changed?

Adoption is a very technical area of law, and not something you should attempt on your own. You need an experienced adoption attorney to make sure...

Do I have a case for custody of my nephew?

As a third party, to win custody against the natural parents, you must prove that they have abandoned the child; or have abused/neglected the...

Can I get emancipated at 15?

It is very unlikely that a Judge would emancipate a 15 year old. Most courts rarely emancipate anyone under 18.

I gave my wife a car for a Christmas gift. do I have to continue to pay for it or does she take over the payments once divorced?

The car will be considered marital property and is subject to being divided between you. One option is for whoever gets the car to make the...

Son committed armed robbery in Dec. 2014, pled guilty, and sentenced in March. 2016, is he eligible for parole after 50% time?

Probably not. Robbery is considered a Crime of Violence pursuant to section 97-3-2, and those crimes are generally not eligible under the 50% law.

Mississippi has two types of divorce: Irreconcilable Differences, commonly called a no fault, which requires both parties to sign the appropriate...

What are the chances of a father getting primary custody in MS ?

In Mississippi, custody is determined in the best interest of the child by analyzing a list of about a dozen factors including but not limited to...

How can I get long-distance/more custody of my daughter when I moved away for a job if my ex-wife will not agree to anything?

I agree with Ms. Milek. You'll need to go back to court to modify the visitation arrangements.

You'll have to file an emergency petition in the Chancery Court of the county where the child lives. Consult a local attorney to discuss this in...