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Child support helps make family arrangements as fair as possible when parents no longer live together. If parents earn substantially different incomes or one parent has far more time with the children than the other, the courts can order the parent with the higher...
Temporary financial setbacks have a way of snowballing into something much more serious. A sudden layoff could leave a worker struggling to pay their bills. They might miss a car payment or two. Then, they are suddenly at risk of losing their vehicle to repossession....
Child support is frequently a sticking point when parents divorce or separate. Many people feel resentment about the obligation to provide financial support to a former partner. Some people try everything they can think of to avoid their responsibilities. They quit...
Yes. In Mississippi, child support can change if your income drops, but the court does not make that change automatically. You must ask for a modification and show that your situation has changed in a meaningful way. This matters for many North Mississippi families....
Child support orders carry the full weight of the courts. Parents who are subject to a child support order have a legal obligation to contribute financially toward the upkeep of their children. Parents who receive child support frequently rely on those payments to...
When your family changes, your financial responsibilities can shift, too. If you or your ex remarries, you might wonder how that impacts child support in Mississippi. The answer depends on who remarries and what changes that brings to your income and household....
With groceries, gas and housing costs climbing higher every month, keeping up with daily expenses can stretch any budget to its breaking point. When severe debt piles up, bankruptcy may be your only path to a fresh start. But if you're paying child support, is...
Divorce brings significant changes to your life, especially when it comes to financial responsibilities. For parents, understanding child support is a crucial part of planning for the future. Learning about these obligations now will help you ensure your children...
Life can be unpredictable. As a custodial parent, facing a medical emergency with your child can be overwhelming. During such times, you may find that the current child support arrangement is not enough to cover the unexpected expenses. Fortunately, Mississippi law...
Your divorce does not eliminate your responsibilities to your child. As a parent, you want the best for your child, but financial struggles can make it challenging to provide the care and opportunities they deserve. Fortunately, the Mississippi Department of Human...
