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Abuse, Neglect and Foster Care

	A Guide to the Mississippi Courts and Legal System for Victims of Family Violence (Separate Website) By: MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence


	Abused Children (Separate Website) This site provides information about what is an abused child, how to report abuse, and indicators of abuse. By: MS Department of Human Services


	Family and Children's Services (Separate Website) This site covers Department of Human Services’ role in protecting vulnerable children and adults from abuse, neglect or exploitation. It also discusses Adoptions, Foster Care and Child Protection. By: MS Department of Human Services


	What are the Grounds for Terminating Parental Rights? (Separate Website) In extreme cases the court can terminate the rights of a parent legally severing the relationship. Learn what the court considers grounds for terminating parental rights. By: The Mississippi Bar


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Adoption

	Family Law: Adoption FAQ (Separate Website) By: Lawyers.com


	Mississippi Adoption Services (Separate Website) Various adoption resources for Mississippi By: Adoption.org


	Replacing Your Vital Documents (Separate Website) By: Firstgov


	What are the Steps in Adopting A Child? (Separate Website) Adoption can bring joy to both the adopted child and the new parents. The legal procedure for adoption focuses on the best interest of the child and protects the privacy of the child and the natural parents. By: The Mississippi Bar


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Child Support

	Child Support and the Military (Separate Website) By: Lawyers.com


	Child Support Enforcement (Separate Website) Most Commonly Asked Questions about the Child Support Program By: MS Department of Human Services


	Child Support through Treasury Offset (Separate Website) This site discusses the Treasury Offset Program.


	Child Support: Questions and Answers (Separate Website) This site discusses Treasury Offset Program for Child Support.


	Child Support: What Every Mother and Father Should Know (Separate Website) Knowing the rights and responsibilities of child support arrangements can help avoid potential confrontations. By: The Mississippi Bar


	Garnishment - Child Support/Alimony (Separate Website) In order to implement a garnishment or wage attachment against any member of the military or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD), an income withholding order, or similar process, must be served upon DFAS. This document explains how to get your support. By: U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Service


	Garnishment - Child Support/Alimony FAQs (Separate Website) Frequently asked questions about Child Support and Alimony. By: U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Service


	How is the Amount of Alimony Determined? (Separate Website) See what factors are considered in awarding alimony. By: The Mississippi Bar


	License Suspension Program (Separate Website) Division of Child Support Enforcement license suspension program allows certain licenses to be suspended for failure to pay court ordered child support. The document discusses the process and procedures. By: MS Department of Human Services


	Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (Separate Website) The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse. This site explains the Act and how to collect on your court award.


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Custody/Visitation

	Child Custody and Religion (Separate Website) Law and Religion in Child Custody Cases. The Supreme Court has not yet decided a cases involving religion and custody. However, the courts will consider one of the three when deciding custody cases. 1) Actual or Substantial Harm 2)Risk of Harm 3) No Harm Required


	Child Custody: Considering the Best Interest of the Child (Separate Website) One of the most serious aspects in a divorce is child custody. When a chancery court judge considers custody issues, the overriding question is "What is in the best interest of the child?" Learn what factors the court will consider in making this decision. By: The Mississippi Bar


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