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Title: Mississippi Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree Stopping Child Support on the Grounds that Respondent Interfered with Visitation Rights and Child is Now an Adult Introduction: In Mississippi, individuals who have been granted visitation rights by a divorce decree but have experienced interference from the respondent can seek a modification or amendment to stop child support payments. This petition provides a legal avenue to address the changed circumstances where the child is now an adult. Here, we will explore the details of this petition, including the grounds for modification and potential types of Mississippi Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree Stopping Child Support. 1. Understanding the Mississippi Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree: The Mississippi Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree aims to address unfavorable changes in a divorce decree, particularly when the respondent has consistently interfered with the petitioner's visitation rights. Typically, the petitioner seeks to stop the child support payments, as the child is now an adult. 2. Grounds for Modification or Amendment: To successfully modify or amend the divorce decree to stop child support on grounds of visitation interference and the child's adulthood, certain conditions must be met. These may include: — Proof of consistent interference with visitation rights by the respondent. — Providing evidence of missed visitations or altered visitation schedules. — Demonstrating that the child is now an adult or has reached the legal age of majority in Mississippi. — Documentation supporting the child's financial independence as an adult. 3. Types of Mississippi Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree: Depending on the specific circumstances, there might be different types of Mississippi Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree cases in which child support is sought to be stopped. Some of these may include: a) Petition to Stop Child Support Payments: This type of petition requests the court to terminate child support obligations due to the respondent's interference with visitation rights when the child is now an adult. b) Petition for Adjustment of Child Support: In cases where the visitation interference continues even when the child is an adult, some petitioners may request an adjustment to the child support payments instead of stopping it entirely. c) Petition for Contempt: If the respondent consistently violates the visitation rights granted in the divorce decree, the petitioner may file a petition for contempt, seeking enforcement of the court's visitation orders. Conclusion: The Mississippi Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree can be used to seek the cessation of child support payments when the respondent interferes with visitation rights and the child has reached adulthood. By providing evidence of visitation interference and the child's change in circumstances, individuals can take legal action to modify or amend the divorce decree accordingly. It is essential to consult with an experienced family law attorney to navigate the specifics of the process successfully.
