In a recent ruling, US District Judge
Daniel Jordan, overturned a ban on adoption by same-sex couples. This in
effect, according to Gulfport, MS divorce lawyers will allow same-sex couples
to adopt children despite the many repercussions that many opponents of such a
law believe can have an adverse impact on the children involved, as reported by
Fox News.
Judge Jordan’s ruling stems from a
lawsuit filed by same-sex couples who claimed that the ban was unconstitutional
especially after gay marriages were legalized by the US Supreme Court. The
judge has ordered the Department of Human Services to stop enforcing the ban.
He observed that the US Supreme Court’s ruling on gay marriages brought with it
other benefits such as adoption.
For the most part, there has been a mixed
reaction to gay rights after the US Supreme Court’s decision. Two women married
in another state can get a divorce in Mississippi now, which has been confirmed
by divorce attorneys in Mississippi. In addition, no clerks have refused
marriage licenses to same-sex couples. However, the Legislature is pondering on
a bill that would permit government employees and a few private businesses to
be able to cite their religious objections to deny services to gay or lesbian
couples.
If you have to make a cake for a gay
wedding just do not make it that impressive. There is no reason to refuse their
business though.
New Bill could Redefine Terms for
Termination of Parental Rights in Sexual Abuse Cases
Meanwhile, wdam.com reports that Mississippi lawmakers
could potentially redefine the terms regarding the termination of parental
rights in sexual abuse cases. If the Mississippi House of Legislature passes
House Bill 1240, it would make it easier for the Department of Human Services
to take away a child’s custody from his or her natural parents in cases of
child abuse.
According to the Mississippi Bar
Association, under the current law, termination of parental rights is only
applicable if there is a series of abusive instances. However, under the new
amendments, a single instance of child abuse could warrant termination of
parental rights to child custody.
The new bill also mandates that the
state would have to comply with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act. Some
opponents of the bill like Sen. Chris McDaniel claim that the bill, if passed,
could endanger the concept of parental protection where the view of any social
worker or expert witness on the term ‘unfit’ could potentially put a child’s
welfare at risk. If the bill does manage to pass the House, the DHS will be
able to bring many more decent parents into the ambit of the court system,
alleges Sen. McDaniel.
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Mississippi Divorce Basics
According to Gulfport, MS divorce
lawyers, the state permits couples to divorce on no-fault and fault grounds as
well. If you and your spouse agree that there is an irretrievable breakdown of
your marriage you may file for divorce. However, in order to file for divorce
based on fault grounds you will have to prove that your spouse’s actions are
responsible for the breakdown of your marriage. Some of the permitted fault
grounds include adultery, cruelty, bigamy, desertion, and domestic violence, to
name a few.
If
you seem to be having issues in settling your divorce such as alimony and child
support, don’t hesitate to consult a Mississippi divorce lawyer.
This is the best way to ensure that your rights are protected and that you
avoid lengthy and costly court battles, if possible.
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