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Official court forms and resources for custody and family law filings. Service is administered statewide in Mississippi, with county-level access points and intake handled by the central office line. Reach the office at 601-576-4357; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Useful background before contacting a Mississippi chancery court, MDHS office, or community provider. Available 24/7 at no cost.
601-576-4357 · Statewide Online Resource · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
Chancery court handling custody cases for the Jackson area for mothers and families. Based at 316 S President St in Jackson, the office serves Hinds, Madison, and Rankin county women and families. 601-968-6508 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
601-968-6508 · 316 S President St, Jackson, MS 39201 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Free legal help with custody and family matters for low-income women. Based at 111 E Front St Suite 201 in Hattiesburg, the office serves Pine Belt women and families. 800-498-1804 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open mon-fri 8:30am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
800-498-1804 · 111 E Front St Suite 201, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Free family law assistance for qualifying women in north Mississippi. Oxford is the operating base; the location at 2134 W Jackson Ave is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. Call 800-898-8731 to confirm what to bring and whether the intake list is open for new cases. Open mon-fri 8:30am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
800-898-8731 · 2134 W Jackson Ave, Oxford, MS 38655 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Family court services for the Gulfport/Biloxi area. The Gulfport office at 1801 23rd Ave is the main intake point for Gulfport and surrounding Harrison County and the Gulf Coast mothers. Reach the office at 228-865-4072; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Pair it with a 211 referral if you need a second program in the same conversation. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
228-865-4072 · 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Family court services for the Southaven area. Hernando is the operating base; the location at 2535 Hwy 51 S is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. Phone 662-469-8356 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
662-469-8356 · 2535 Hwy 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Connects women with family law attorneys across Mississippi. Jackson is the operating base; the location at 643 N State St is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. Call 601-948-4471 to confirm what to bring and whether the intake list is open for new cases. Choctaw community members and rural Mississippi families can both access the same intake process. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.
601-948-4471 · 643 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Free referral line connecting women with family law and social services. Dialing 211 routes you to a Mississippi 211 specialist who can locate the nearest pantry, shelter, or program for your county—operators are trained to triage MDHS, Medicaid, and TANF questions on the same call. Chancery courts in Mississippi—not circuit courts—decide custody, paternity, and visitation. Available 24/7 at no cost.
211 · Statewide Service · 24/7
Comprehensive state-by-state custody and visitation legal information specifically for women, written in plain language by attorneys. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.womenslaw.org/laws/general/custody for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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American Bar Association family law section with attorney directory, public resources, and custody guidance. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.americanbar.org/groups/family_law for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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OCSS coordinates state child support and custody enforcement. State agency directory and program information for mothers and families. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.acf.hhs.gov/css for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Official federal portal for custody and support information with links to every state agency for mothers and families. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.usa.gov/child-support for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Federal child welfare information gateway. Custody, kinship care, and parenting plan guidance for mothers and families. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.childwelfare.gov for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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NCJFCJ — research, training, and resources on family court including custody best practices. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.ncjfcj.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Free legal reference on custody, visitation, and family law from Cornell Law School. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.law.cornell.edu/wex/family_law for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Free public legal information on custody arrangements, modifications, and enforcement for mothers and families. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit family.findlaw.com/child-custody.html for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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