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On average, an uncontested divorce can cost between $500 and $1,500, while a contested divorce can cost up to $15,000 or more in attorney fees alone.
Individual Document Preparation Specific document preparation, like drafting a single will or power of attorney, can cost between $150 and $400 per document in Mississippi.
(a) "Minor" means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years; (b) "Emancipated minor" means any minor who is or has been married or has by court order or otherwise been freed from the care, custody and control of her parents; (c) "Abortion" means the use of any instrument, medicine, drug or any other substance or ...
Although many state laws emancipate a child at the age of 18, Mississippi extends the age to 21 starting in 2014. A child seeking emancipation in court before the age of 21 could receive a ?divorce from his parents,? ing to White.
Filing for Custody in MS You will need to file a petition for custody in the proper court, usually in the county where the child resides or is physically present. Once the petition is filed, you will need to serve your child's other parent.
A petition must be filed by the minor's natural or legal guardian, or if there is none, by a guardian ad litem. Emancipation of a Minor and file it with the Clerk; cost is $301.00. the subject of a judicial order issued in connection with such pending judicial proceeding.
Mississippi statutes do not provide a minimum age for emancipation, and courts will decide emancipation cases in the best interest of the minor. For the most part, until they turn 21 (or they are emancipated) minors will be treated as such in criminal cases, including age and status offenses.
Emancipation The Child must be a resident of Mississippi. The age of the Child. The Child must be living separate and apart from the parents or guardian. The Child must be capable of supporting himself or herself financially and managing his or her own affairs. Each parent or guardian must consent. ... Not a ward of the state.