Mississippi Family Law Lawyers

Will The Father's Name Be Added To The Birth Certificate?
Yes, the father`s name will be added to the birth certificate if he is legally established as the child`s father by completing the acknowledgement form. In court proceedings, however, the court … more
Will The Child's Last Name Be The Same As The Father's?
Yes, the child`s last name can be changed to the same as the father`s. more
Does There Have To Be A Court Hearing?
If both parents cooperate, a court hearing will not be necessary. However, while the parents may not be required to appear in court, if court action is involved, the Child Support Division will … more

Infidelity and Divorce
The reason why a married couple is seeking a divorce matters in divorce proceedings. While technically matters such as infidelity do not affect whether or not you can get a divorce in a no fault divorce state, infidelity can affect other matters important to the divorce settlement. Technically, all of the states in the United States have some form of no fault divorce. However, the … more
Do I Need the Other Parent's Permission to Move Out-of-State With Our Child?
If you have custody of your child, you and your child should be able to move out of state without anyone else’s permission, right? Wrong! Most states have enacted laws that prohibit custodial parents from taking their children and moving out of state without notice to the court and/or the other parent. These laws are designed to prevent a custodial parent from removing a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more