Family lawyers for Gulfport
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Where family cases from Gulfport are heard
Divorce and custody cases are heard by the Harrison County Chancery Court. The chancery clerk has two offices: Judicial District 1 at 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, and Judicial District 2 at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Biloxi.
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About family law in Mississippi
Divorce and separation, custody, child support and adoption. In Mississippi, divorce, custody and guardianship cases are heard by the chancery court of the county.
- Divorce, custody, guardianships and other domestic matters are heard by the chancery courts.
- Youth courts deal with abuse and neglect of children and with offenses committed by juveniles.
- Child support is set under the guidelines in Mississippi Code § 43-19-101. We haven't confirmed the current version on an official page, so we don't quote the figures — ask a family lawyer or the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
Common questions about family lawyers in Gulfport
Which court deals with divorce for Gulfport?
Divorce and custody cases are heard by the Harrison County Chancery Court. The chancery clerk has two offices: Judicial District 1 at 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, and Judicial District 2 at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Biloxi.
How is child support worked out in Mississippi?
Under the child support guidelines in Mississippi Code § 43-19-101. We haven't been able to confirm the current version on an official page, so we don't quote the figures — a family lawyer or the Mississippi Department of Human Services can tell you what applies.
How long do I have to live in Mississippi before I can file for divorce?
The residency rule is set by Mississippi law. We haven't been able to confirm it on an official page, so we don't quote it here — ask a family lawyer before you file.
Are the family lawyers listed for Gulfport licensed?
To practise law in Mississippi a lawyer must be a member of The Mississippi Bar. You can look up any lawyer in the Bar's member directory, which is updated daily. Each lawyer on these pages was checked in that directory before being listed, but people move firms, so check again before you hire.
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