At this time, chancellors (judges) can continue to hold court or reschedule court dates at their discretion. However, even if your court is closed, the courts will remain accessible for emergency hearings or temporary hearings on issues such as: Financial support for...
Q: Do I need a pre-nup before I get married? The phrase pre-nuptial agreement or “pre-nup” might make most people think of a rich celebrity about to get married. He or she desiring to make sure the spouse does not end up with half of the fortune when/if their marriage...
Q: How and when can I modify a child support order? “Child support” is a payment owed by a non-custodial parent to the parent in possession of a child to be used for support of the child’s health, education, and well-being. The courts use a formula to calculate the...
Q: How do I establish or dispute paternity? Legally established paternity can affect parents and children in several important ways. For example, it can determine: whether a parent can be required to pay or entitled to receive child support, a child’s right to inherit...
Q: What is a public defender? The Sixth Amendment, according to the Supreme Court, gives a defendant (the person charged with a crime) the right to a public defender in all criminal proceedings where the defendant is facing incarceration. The law in Mississippi...
Q: Are there any ramifications if an unmarried mother decides not to tell the child’s father about the child? Outside of marriage, there is no legal presumption of paternity. A father’s name on a birth certificate does not make him a legal parent. An unmarried father...
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