Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

Re: children or grandchildren

On 12/8/01 I received your msg posted 12/8/01. This response is not confidential and is based solely on the facts presented in your email. Also, it is not based on any supporting examination of the law. Instead, this response is based on my general experience, and resulting opinions. No attorney-client relationship is formed by this response.

It seems your question has to do with who will the court prefer as a conservator of the person for parent needing help. If the family cannot come to a consensus about such matters on their own, they should seek mediation by somebody they all reasonably trust. For example, a minister can be a big help in such matters. Alternatively, you might consider the help of a psychologist or other professional counselor. If a judge has to decide the matter, somebody will probably be appointed to investigate and make a recommendation. The judge's objective would be to act in the best interest of the aged parent. All other things substantially being equal, the judge would probably prefer a child over a grandchild as a conservator.