Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

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I had a child with a man in Mississippi out of wedlock, whose name is on the birth certificate. Stupid me. She also has his last name. Stupid me again! I am now re-married. My child, my new husband & I just moved to Washington state because my husband got a fantastic job offer and recently retired after 20 years in the Air Force. My ex signed and agreed to let me take her out of state. It was notarized. He is well over a yr. behind on child support. I told him she could visit in the summer, he wouldn't sign any formal agreement. I tried to offer to pay for visiting expenses. He provides no medical, dental or support for my daughter. My husband and I provide all of this, along with her everyday expenses. I have to pay for 2 tickets for myself to fly with her. One to drop her off and yet another to pick her up. She's 5. I refuse to pay for her tickets as well, when he is not helping raise her (provide for her) and hasn't paid his support. Am I responsible for her tickets? What are my rights? What are his? What if he refuses to send her home to me??


Asked on 2/02/09, 4:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: family law

Mississippi law controls, unless you wait 6 months and does not formally object, then WA law would take over. You need to get an answer from a MS attorney on what the notice for relocation requirements are under your circumstances. If this is important to you, you should consult with an attorney.

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Answered on 2/02/09, 10:12 pm


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