What is the age limit for child support in Mississippi?

Answer 1

The basics are...1 child...14% of adjusted gross income, 2 children..20%, 3 children..22%, 4 children..24%, 5 or more children..26%. Child support generally ends with the state's emancipation age; in Mississippi it is twenty-one (21). A judge can change the age limit pursuant to individual circumstances. Such as the child marries, joins the military, becomes employed full time, or moves from the custodial parent's residence. The non-custodial parent is also responsible for reasonable medical coverage/support. To collect support the court has the power to withold the amount from the person's salary (garnishment), seize state and federal tax refunds, garnish unemployment benefits and other options. If the order is not voluntarily adhered to the court can fine and or jail the parent, revoke/suspend the driver's license, report the default to credit bureaus and in some cases revoke a passport. If the parent is unemployed for any unacceptable reason, the court can order the parent to find a job within a specified time or be jailed for contempt. All these actions and others are pursuant to the ruling of the presiding magistrate.

Answer 2

Section 43-19-101 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 establishes child support rates in Mississippi. The rates are percentages of the paying parent's net income and varies depending on the number of children in the award. For one child, the rate is 14%; 2 is 20%; 3 children raises the rate to 22%; 4 is 24%; and for 5 or more children, the rate is 26%.

This judge is allowed to deviate upwards or downwards from the guidelines for good cause. If the judge does deviate, he must list the specific circumstances he found to cause him to deviate.

Answer 3

You need to speak with an advocate at the court or consult with an attorney who specializes in family law in Mississippi. The custody laws are too broad to reprint here. The mother has sole custody and control in 49 states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must seek other means of establishing his paternity and that is done through paternity test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court and once established the father can request visitations, custody and set up child support for the child.

Answer 4

In general, to terminate child support, you need to show the court that: you have custody of the child; the child is deceased; the child has been adopted; the child is emancipated; the child has attained majority; and/or you have no income other than public assistance; AND, you do not owe any past-due support.

Answer 5

The laws in all US states mandate financial support of minor children by their biological or adoptive parent(s).

Answer 6

age 21

Answer 7

21

Answer 8

18

Answer 9

Age 21