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Mississippi Family Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s section on Mississippi’s family laws, a legal practice area that covers the relations of family members, including marriage, divorce, adoption, and much more. Some laws covered in this section are related to criminal law, including stalking laws and the process for getting an order of protection, as well as domestic violence and child abuse. You’ll also find information about what constitutes a legal marriage in Mississippi, how to get divorced, how to collect child support or alimony, and how child custody is determined by the courts. In addition, this section includes an article on the state’s abortion restrictions. Click on a link below to learn more about Mississippi family laws.

Learn About Mississippi Family Laws

  • Mississippi Divorce Laws

    Everything you need to know about the divorce laws of Mississippi, including the legal requirements for getting a divorce such as residency requirements and the legal grounds for a divorce.

  • Mississippi Child Custody Laws

    How the Mississippi courts generally determine who gets custody of a child after a divorce or when the parents are otherwise living apart from one another.

  • Mississippi Abortion Laws

    Basic information about Mississippi’s abortion laws, which are among the most restrictive in the nation and require minor (under 18) women seeking abortions to obtain parental consent.

  • Mississippi Adoption Laws

    Overview of Mississippi’s laws and procedures for adopting a child, such as the legal requirements for adoptive parents, the age at which a child’s consent is needed, and other topics.

  • Mississippi Protective Order Laws

    Information on how Mississippi courts grant protective orders, which require a named individual (often an abusive partner) to refrain from contacting the petitioner (the person getting the order).

  • Mississippi Stalking Laws

    Primer on Mississippi’s laws prohibiting the crime of stalking, which is defined as a pattern of activity such as visiting the victim’s place of employment, in order to intimidate them.

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