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The age of majority in Mississippi is 21 years old. For child support ordered in other states, the age at which child support ends will vary. Once a child reaches the age of majority, or is emancipated, child support will be terminated, unless it is otherwise provided for in the support judgment.

The statute of limitations on retroactive child support is seven (7) years. This was changed in 1991 from one (1) year of retroactive pay available.

What is your state's statute of limitations for the collection of past-due support? General seven year statute, which begins to run when the child reaches the age of majority. However, if the support is based upon an out-of-state judgment and the obligor lives in Mississippi, the statute of limitations is three years.

A new spouse's income is off limits in a child support case. The Mississippi child support guidelines use a parent's income - but not a new spouse's - to determine support. However, a subsequent spouse's financial contributions are almost always relevant in a support modification case.

In Mississippi for one child the non-custodial parent pays 14% of their adjusted gross income. For two children the non-custodial parent pays 20% of their adjusted gross income. For three children the non-custodial parent pays 22% of their adjusted gross income.

If the mother was not married at any time between conception and birth and there is no father listed on the birth certificate, the addition can be made with an Acknowledge of Paternity. The form can be downloaded at this website, or you can obtain one by calling our Amendments Department at 601-206-8200.