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Divorce Litigation in Mississippi
Mississippi Family Law Attorney Mark Chinn describes the basics of the Divorce Litigation Process in the State of Mississippi.
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Types of Child Custody in Mississippi
There are two types of child custody under Mississippi law: legal and physical. Legal Custody refers to a parent's authority to make decisions relating to the child's health, education, and welfare. Physical Custody refers to the right to have the child reside with or be under the care of one of the parents. check to learn more.
A Mississippi court uses several criteria to determine child custody. Primarily, Mississippi determines custody based on the best interests of the child. Additionally, a Mississippi court does not discriminate against a parent, based on a parent's gender. check to learn more.
When a couple divorces and there is a minor child involved, the divorce decree will specify who has physical custody as well as legal custody of the child. Physical custody determines where and with whom the child will live. check to learn more.
Mississippi Child Custody Laws
Child custody laws can vary in every state across the country. It’s important to get to know the Mississippi child custody laws if this is where your custody case will be held. For the most part, Mississippi child custody laws are common with the child custody laws in most other U.S. states. check to learn more.
Child Custody in Mississippi Child Custody Laws: Physical and Legal
Mschildcustody.com offers legal consumers information including case law and statutes that will assist them in navigating their child custody matter in the state of MS, whether or not they have hired a lawyer in furtherance of their cause. check to learn more.