Grandparent Visitation in Mississippi
Sep 27, 2011
The Mississippi Legislature passed the Grandparent Visitation Rights Act of 1983, to address the desires of grandparents to be allowed visitation with their grandchildren. It should be noted that the g...
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Factors for spousal support or alimony in Mississippi
Jun 16, 2011
One of the
hardest questions to answer with a new client is will I get or have to pay
alimony? I cant answer that with a yes
or no. I can give percentages based upon
the information provided and kn...
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What is a QDRO and do I need one?
Jun 05, 2011
First a few definitions:
A Qualified Domestic Relation Order or QDRO - is a a judgment
or order that is made pursuant to state domestic laws and recognizes the
existence of an alternate payee's ri...
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Mississippi Child Support Guidlines
May 19, 2011
In Mississippi the non-custodial parent will pay a
percentage of his/her adjusted gross income for support of the minor child(ren). To arrive at adjusted gross income, take the
gross income and subtr...
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Social Media and Your Divorce and/or Child Custody Matter
May 17, 2011
Websites like facebook, My Space and twitter feeds have
become a gold mine for Family Law Attorneys.
The shocking thing to most people is the nuggets of evidence may not
even come from their pages. ...
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When is a minor emancipated for the purposes of child support in Mississippi?
May 17, 2011
In Mississippi, child support is paid until a child reaches
the age of 21, unless the minor has otherwise emancipated himself/herself.
93-11-65
(8) (a) The duty of
support of a child terminates upon t...
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The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act MCA § 93-27-101 - § 93-27-112
May 16, 2011
Purpose The purpose of the UCCJEA is to reduce and resolve interstate conflicts of
child custody determinations and to facilitate determination of which state is the most
appropriate forum in which...
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Three types of alimony in Mississippi
May 10, 2011
Lump-Sum Alimony This type of alimony is not subject to modification. It is a certain amount to be paid as settlement of the marital estate. For example, if you owed your spouse equity from the mar...
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Grounds for Divorce in Mississippi
May 10, 2011
93-5-1. Causes for divorce
Divorces from the bonds of matrimony may be decreed to the injured party
for any one or more of the following twelve causes:
Natural impotency.
Adultery, unless it should...
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Factors for Determining Child Custody in Mississippi
May 10, 2011
The age, health and sex of a child; Most of the time, this factor will go to neither party. In the case of a child of the "tender years" it could be a factor for the mother. Some Chancellors (rarely...
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