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Alimony Child Support in Mississippi

In Mississippi, child support and alimony are separate obligations with distinct rules: child support follows a statutory formula under Miss. Code § 43-19-101, while alimony is determined by a court under Miss. Code § 93-5-23 based on case-specific factors. The child support guidelines compute a presumptive amount using the parents' adjusted gross incomes, with a statutory cap of $100,000 on combined income for the formula’s application; income above that threshold is considered separately. The official source, available at the MDHS link, provides the exact calculation method and any applicable adjustments or exceptions. Alimony has no fixed formula; its duration and amount depend on the court’s assessment of the factors in § 93-5-23. The worked example below illustrates the child support calculation. Use the calculator to estimate the result.

Governing authority

In Mississippi, the alimony child support rule is set by Miss. Code § 43-19-101 (child); § 93-5-23 (alimony). The verified packet cites Miss. Code § 43-19-101 (child); § 93-5-23 (alimony) (https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Child-Support-Guidelines-Revised.pdf).

Mississippi alimony child support: the verified value is $100,000 under Miss. Code § 43-19-101 (child); § 93-5-23 (alimony). The verified packet cites Miss. Code § 43-19-101 (child); § 93-5-23 (alimony) (https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Child-Support-Guidelines-Revised.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.