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A child support lawyer helps set, change or enforce support — calculating income correctly under your state's guidelines and collecting support that isn't being paid.

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Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Charles Bruce Brown Attorney At Law

·Starkville, MS·Attorneys

Charles Bruce Brown Attorney At Law in Starkville, MS.

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Chinn & Assoc

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Lott Law Firm

·Pascagoula, MS·Attorneys

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Software Unlimited Corporation

·Tupelo, MS·Attorneys

Criminal case management software is finally a reality. Filling a desperate need in the criminal justice system, Software Unlimited is focused solely on supporting prosecutors. We help you do your

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Derek L. Hall, PC Injury and Accident Attorneys

·Ridgeland, MS·Attorneys

Welcome to Derek L. Hall, PC Injury and Accident Attorneys Ridgeland MS Office. Lead attorney Derek Hall has been practicing law for over 20 years. He has extensive experience in nearly all areas of l

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Waller, Bob

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Mississippi Family Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Mississippi
Mississippi adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Generally irrevocable after signing in most circumstances.
Alimony in Mississippi: How It Works
Mississippi calls it alimony. Discretionary.
Annulment in Mississippi
An annulment in Mississippi declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Bigamy, incest, mental incapacity.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Mississippi
Mississippi child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. No formal joint-custody presumption. The court considers joint custody as one option under the best-interests standard.
Child Emancipation in Mississippi
Mississippi child emancipation generally requires age Common-law or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in Mississippi
Mississippi child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Reasonable notice.
Child Support Calculations in Mississippi
Mississippi calculates child support using the Percentage of Income model. The non-custodial parent's income is multiplied by a fixed percentage (set by statute and tied to the number of children) to produce the support amount.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Mississippi
Mississippi unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in Mississippi
Mississippi collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in Mississippi
Mississippi does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.
Family-Court Contempt in Mississippi
Mississippi family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in Mississippi
Mississippi allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: irreconcilable differences (but requires both spouses to agree in writing).

Frequently Asked Questions

How is child support calculated?

Most states use guidelines based on both parents' incomes, the number of children and custody time.

What if the other parent isn't paying?

Support can be enforced through wage withholding, liens, license suspension and contempt. A lawyer can start the process.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in MS cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many child support lawyers are listed in MS?

There are currently 16 child support lawyers listed in MS on CGMIMM.