Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

Re: Illegal to receive pay @ 'with dependents rate' & refuse support to dependents?

Sounds like he might be manipulating the system. If you are listed as a dependent then there should be an allotment. Maybe you should contact the Personnel Officer and see what's happening.

Re: Illegal to receive pay @ 'with dependents rate' & refuse support to dependents?

He is required to support his dependants by regulation but the amount of the required support is the difference between the with dependents and the without dependents rate. Counsult a JAG. You might also consider seeking a judgment for separate maintenance and support for whatever amount the court believes to be reasonable, and the amount can then be garnished directly from his pay check.