by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) Whenever a court of this state enters a decree or order awarding custody of a minor child to one (1) of the parents of the child or terminating the parental rights of one (1) of the parents of a minor child, or whenever one (1) of the parents of a minor child...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
Any court of this state which is competent to decide child custody matters shall have jurisdiction to grant visitation rights with a minor child or children to the grandparents of such minor child or children as provided in this chapter.Miss. Code § 93-16-1Laws, 1983,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
Appeal from a final judgment on the termination of parental rights under this chapter shall be to the Supreme Court of Mississippi pursuant to the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure.Miss. Code § 93-15-133Added by Laws, 2016, ch. 431, HB 1240, 18, eff....
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) If the court does not terminate the parent’s parental rights, the custody and care of the child shall continue with the person, agency, or institution that is holding custody of the child at the time the judgment is rendered, or the court may grant custody...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
In any case where a child has been removed from the custody and care of the parent due to sexual abuse or serious bodily injury to the child, or is not living in the home of the offending parent, the court shall treat the petition for termination of parental rights as...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
Termination under this chapter of a parent’s parental rights does not affect the parental rights of another parent.Miss. Code § 93-15-127Added by Laws, 2016, ch. 431, HB 1240, 15, eff. 4/18/2016.
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