by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
In any proceeding under this chapter, where the court knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, the court must comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 USCS Section 1901 et seq.) in regard to notice, appointment of counsel, examination of...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the court may exercise its discretion not to terminate the parent’s parental rights in a proceeding under this chapter if the child’s safety and welfare will not be compromised or endangered and...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
Any of the following, if established by clear and convincing evidence, may be grounds for termination of the parent’s parental rights if reunification between the parent and child is not desirable toward obtaining a satisfactory permanency outcome:(a) The parent...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) A court hearing a petition under this chapter may terminate the parental rights of a parent when, after conducting an evidentiary hearing, the court finds by clear and convincing evidence: (a)(i) That the parent has engaged in conduct constituting abandonment or...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
When reasonable efforts for reunification are not required, a court hearing a petition under this chapter may terminate the parental rights of a parent if, after conducting an evidentiary hearing, the court finds by clear and convincing evidence:(a) That the child has...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
When reasonable efforts for reunification are required for a child who is in the custody of, or under the supervision of, the Department of Child Protection Services pursuant to youth court proceedings, the court hearing a petition under this chapter may terminate the...
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