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Mississippi Child Custody
Mississippi Divorce Attorney Robin White discusses Mississippi's child custody laws and the Albright factors used to determine child custody in child custody litigation.
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In Mississippi, if both parents apply for joint custody, there is a presumption that joint custody is in the best interests of the child. In Mississippi, courts will award sole or joint custody based on the best interests of the child. Visitation is not conditioned upon payment of child support, so a denial of visitation for non-payment of child support may be considered contempt. check to learn more.
Child Support and Visitation in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the courts follow Mississippi Code, Title 93, Section 93-5-24 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. Mississippi uses the income shares model, which divides the obligation between the parents according to their combined gross monthly income, to determine child support obligations. check to learn more.
The Basics of Adoption in Mississippi
In Minnesota, a number of parties must consent to the adoption before it can become final. This consent is required of the legal parents of the child, or those persons having custody. In making his or her final judgment, the judge is likely to ask simple questions of the adoptive parents about their home, their mindset, and their methods. check to learn more.