Mississippi Child Support
MISSISSIPPI CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023
A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF MISSISSIPPI'S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)
Mississippi's child support laws have undergone significant changes over the past decade, demonstrating its commitment to children's well-being and parents' responsibilities.
2013: Child Support Guidelines Update
- Regular updates of child support guidelines to reflect economic realities.
2014: Holistic Child Well-being Focus
- Emphasis on the overall well-being of the child in child support considerations.
2015: Efficient Payment Disbursement
- Implementation of efficient methods for disbursement of child support payments.
2016: Strengthening Enforcement Measures
- Introduction of robust enforcement measures for consistent child support payments.
2017: Income Verification Enhancements
- Introduction of improved income verification methods for accurate calculations.
2018: Simplified Modification Procedures
- Simplification of child support modification procedures for parents' convenience.
2019: Responsive to Changing Dynamics
- Consideration of changing family dynamics in child support calculations.
2020: Online Resources Accessibility
- Provision of online resources for parents to manage child support cases.
2021: Ongoing Guidelines Review
- Continuous review and updates of child support guidelines.
2022: Shared Parenting Support
- Promotion of shared parenting arrangements for fair support calculations.
Mississippi's child support regulations reflect its dedication to children's well-being and parents' responsibilities, ensuring fair and appropriate support calculations.
Child support arrangements are under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Child Support Laws Enforcement Office. All Mississippi residents receiving public support must seek the services of the child support state authorities. All others pay a one-time fee of $25 to handle their child support needs. This authority can be used to prove or disprove claims of paternity through genetic testing if paternity is not established through court order. Child support must be paid until the child is emancipated and the age of emancipation in Mississippi is twenty-one, much later than other states that require support until the age of eighteen. If there is no income withholding arrangement agreement, payments can be sent to the Central Receipting and Disbursement Unit in Jackson, Mississippi.