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Does There Have To Be A Court Hearing?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

If both parents cooperate, a court hearing will not be necessary. However, while the parents may not be required to appear in court, if court action is involved, the Child Support Division will secure an order of paternity from the court.

In Mississippi, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:35:15 GMT

Yes, Mississippi law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, the court may not honor the spousal support agreement if it is unconscionable.

May We Combine Child Support Payments From Several Employees?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

You may send one check for each pay period to cover all child support withholdings for that pay period if they are all to be sent to the Mississippi Department of Human Services, provided you itemize the amount withheld from each employee, the date each amount was withheld, and a the noncustodial parent`s social security number.

Under Which Insurance Plan Should The Children Be Enrolled?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Enroll the children under the same health benefit plan in which your employee is enrolled. If the employee is offered more than one health plan, the plan chosen by the employee must provide coverage for dependants.

What About Multiple Child Support Orders For The Same Employee?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

You must add together the current support owed for each order and withhold that amount first. If this amount does NOT exceed the CCPA or appropriate state law, you may withhold additional earnings for any arrearage provided the total amount withheld does not exceed the amount available under the CCPA or appropriate State law. If only one withholding is for arrearage only, withhold an amount up to the CCPA limitation.

What About Visitation Rights?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

The Division of Child Support Enforcement does not represent either party in establishing visitation or custody rights. However, establishing paternity is the first step needed in order to ask a judge for visitation privileges. The father will need to seek legal counsel for advice on visitation and/or custody.

What If The Alleged Father Refuses To Sign The Acknowledgement Of Paternity Form?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

The mother can request assistance from the Division of Child Support Enforcement in establishing paternity and obtaining child support through the courts. If the mother begins receiving Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) or Medicaid for the child there is no charge for this service. If the mother does not receive AFDC or Medicaid, there is a $25.00 fee for this service.

What If There Is A Question About Who The Child's Father Is?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

If there is a question, paternity testing can be done. The test can compare all the alleged father`s, the child`s, and the mother`s genetic markers. Paternity tests are nearly 100 percent accurate. For more information on paternity tests, please contact your local Child Support Office.

What If Your Spouse Files For A Divorce?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

You will get a summons and a petition. You may do nothing, but then the judge decides, and you may not get your say in what happens. Your lawyer may file an answer for you within 30 days after you receive the summons. You may contest the divorce, custody, and child support or how the property is to be divided.

What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Mississippi?

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:17:40 GMT

Mississippi prenuptial agreements should be in writing and signed in order to be later enforced by a court. The agreement must be fair and the parties must have made a full disclosure of their financial assets and obligations prior to the agreement’s execution. Each party should have the opportunity to be represented by his or her own attorney.

What Will A Lawyer Charge?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

It depends on how much time is spent working with you. Ask the lawyer about fees the first time you meet. Ask about court costs in your county. You will have to pay your lawyer`s fee regardless of the result.

Will The Child's Last Name Be The Same As The Father's?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

Yes, the child`s last name can be changed to the same as the father`s.

Will The Father's Name Be Added To The Birth Certificate?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Yes, the father`s name will be added to the birth certificate if he is legally established as the child`s father by completing the acknowledgement form. In court proceedings, however, the court must order the father`s name to be added to the birth certificate.

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