Family Law
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Contact UsDivorces in Mississippi
The Mississippi Bar has created a resource explaining divorces in Mississippi. You can access it by clicking here: https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/what-are-the-grounds-for-divorce-in-mississippi/
Irreconcilable Differences Divorce
If you are interested in a divorce based on Irreconcilable Differences (both parties agree to be divorced, do not have children together and will sign the documents), you can get divorce documents by clicking here. This link will take you to a different website with an interactive form (the website will ask a series of questions about your particular situation). At the end of the questions, the website will create the divorce documents for you. Click here to access an instruction sheet for completing most Irreconcilable Differences Divorces in Mississippi.
Child Custody
The Domestic Abuse Protection Order form can be accessed here. This form will assist you in all of the paperwork to file to request a Protection Order.
Determining Paternity
The Mississippi Bar has information on determining paternity here: https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/determining-paternity/
The Mississippi Department of Human Services has several resources for paternity issues as well on its child support resource website: http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/child-support/
Determining Custody
Child Custody Options in MS is a resource that will tell you more about the custody options for your case.
The Mississippi Bar explains what “the best interests of a child” means when determining custody: https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/child-custody-considering-the-best-interest-of-the-child/
Guardianship
We have created a Guardianship resource to provide you with additional information on Guardianships and how to get one. You can access the Guardianship Resource here. The printable black and white version is here. Also, the Mississippi Judicial College provides information and forms about guardianships in Mississippi: https://mjc.olemiss.edu/gap-act/
Termination of Parental Rights
The Mississippi Bar explains terminating parental rights for the public: https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/what-are-the-grounds-for-terminating-parental-rights/
Child Support/Visitation
Follow this link to access The Mississippi Bar’s information about child support. https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/child-support-what-every-mother-and-father-should-know/
The Mississippi Department of Human Services has several resources for child support. Their resources include the statutory amounts for child support and forms for getting visitation rights of your child. You can access their website here. http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/child-support/
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Financial Statement is required in every child support case. A PDF fillable form is availble here.
Emancipation
If you are under the age of 21, want to live independently from your parents, and both of your parents will sign the emancipation papers, you may be able to get emancipated under Mississippi law with our free legal forms. You can access to the documents here: This link will take you to a different website with an interactive form (the website will ask a series of questions about your particular situation). At the end of the questions, the website will create the Emancipation documents for you. Click here to access an instruction sheet for completing most Emancipations in Mississippi.
Domestic Abuse
If you are looking to get a Protection Order due to domestic violence, the Domestic Abuse Protection Order form can be accessed here
This list of FAQs will provide valuable information about Domestic Abuse Protection
The Mississippi Attorney General has created a Victim Services Resource Directory that can be accessed here.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides information and resources for victims of domestic violence. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.thehotline.org.
Follow this link to access The Mississippi Bar’s information on domestic violence.
https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/what-if-my-spousepartner-abuses-me/
The Mississippi Attorney General’s office Domestic Violence Division has important information and resources on its website regarding domestic violence. You can access their website here. http://www.ago.state.ms.us/divisions/bureau-of-victim-assistance/
DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDER FORMS are available on the Mississippi Attorney General’s website here: https://www.ago.state.ms.us/divisions/bureau-of-victim-assistance/. On the site, click "Interpersonal/Domestic Violence" to access the forms.
Child Abuse/Neglect
Please contact the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services to report Child Abuse or Neglect. https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/
Adult Name Change
If you are over the age of 21 and want to legally change your name, you can access the documents here: This link will take you to a different website with an interactive form (the website will ask a series of questions about your particular situation). At the end of the questions, the website will create the Adult Name Change documents for you. Click here to access an instruction sheet for completing most Adult Name Changes in Mississippi.
Birth Certificates
https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31,0,109,76.html
Social Security Cards
The Social Security Administration issues social security numbers and cards. For information about whether you need a Social Security card and how to get one, click here: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
If you need to change or correct your name on your social security card, click here: https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-01981
Family Resources
