What can I do to have my children's biological father to pay court ordered child support?

If your divorce was granted outside of the State of Mississippi, that State currently has jurisdiction. Special factors may apply and allow...

Am I able to be emancipated? If so, how?

I'm glad to know you are doing well in school and saving your money, hopefully where your father can't withdraw the funds. I don't practice in the...

Can you be sued in the state of Mississippi for Alienation of Affection?

I agree that you should stay away. In Mississippi, you are married until you are divorced. A person may be physically separated from their spouse,...

How can I get a divorce from this man? We have no kids together, thankfully.

It appears idle threats have already cost you money. I haven't seen a Chancelor (no idea where you saw a Magistrate, as we do not have them in...

When does visitation for Mother's Day/Father's Day begin, if you don't have the child that weekend for visitation? On Saturday?

Special days visitation is usually specified, but it is only on that day, not Saturday before. Most decrees say 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Father of my 5 year old son wants visitation rights. He has not seen him at all in the last 3 years.

If you go to court, he would likely get visitation rights. Being he doesn't know the child, he would usually be given a stepped-up visitation plan,...

My final decree has been signed by both him and i. Am i free to openly date even thought the judge has not signed off yet?

You are married in this state until you are divorced. You should speak to your lawyer about any last minute changes in terms.

Will a judge force me to sign for my daughter to get a passport if my ex requests it so he can take her to England?

Absent any evidence that he is trying to take the children out of the country and not return them, the judge would likely sign. In fact, I have yet...

You should speak to an attorney right away. DHS does many good things, but this is an area where they are powerless, unless the children are in...

Child support was paid and documented, with both parties agreeing; but taxes were still garnished?

It would be up to a Judge to determine if the money for the motor and transmission would qualify as child support. A side deal between parties will...