Child Support Enforcement Mississippi

Summary

Latreesha Davis from Mississippi has been dealing with a child support issue for 15 years. She initially went to request a DNA test but was told by her case worker that the father had to request it. She has been back and forth to the Forest DHS office but hasnt received any response. She has provided all necessary information about the father to her case worker and the DHS office. She has also filed a complaint against her case worker online. She is planning to go back to the Forest DHS office to have them summon the father to court for a DNA test.

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It's been kinda going for 15 years
What is the specific legal issue that has been ongoing for 15 years?
No child support
What state are you in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding child support enforcement.
Ms
What steps have you taken so far to enforce child support in Mississippi?

General Information:
- Mississippi law requires both parents to support their child.
- You can contact Harrison County Chancery Court at (*) *-* for assistance.
I am in Mississippi
What steps have you taken so far to enforce child support in Mississippi?
Well first I went to request a DNA but my case worker told me the father had to request it
What is the current status of the DNA test request?

General Information:
- In Mississippi, either parent can request a DNA test.
- Contact Mississippi Department of Human Services at *-*-*-* for further assistance.
He never requested it
What actions have you taken since he didn't request the DNA test?

General Information:
- You can petition the court to order a DNA test.
- Contact Harrison County Chancery Court at (*) *-* for assistance.
Back and forth to Forest DHS office
What has been the response from the Forest DHS office regarding your case?
Nothing
What is the reason given by the Forest DHS office for not taking any action on your case?
Stated he had to ask for DNA test
What is the name of the father who is supposed to request the DNA test?

General Information:
- In Mississippi, either parent can request a DNA test.
- Contact Forest DHS office at (*) *-* for further assistance.
Jeffery white
What is the current status of your relationship with Jeffery White?
Don't have one
What steps are you planning to take next regarding the child support issue with Jeffery White?
So my ex signed the bc a year later we just did a DNA test even though i feel he should have been the one paying child support sense he signed
What were the results of the DNA test?
With my ex boyfriend he is not the father we been knew that but I had to do a DNA test in order to go after Jeffery but this wouldn't have happened if my case worker had done her job
What steps have you taken to pursue child support from Jeffery after the DNA test results?
Jeffery hasn't been made to take a DNA test yet
What steps are you planning to take to ensure Jeffery takes the DNA test?
All I can do is give Forest DHS his information
What information about Jeffery have you provided to the Forest DHS?
At that time his address his place of employment and he was locked at one time and still no results happened
What was the response from Forest DHS after you provided them with Jeffery's information?
My case worker told me it was up to the man to request a DNA test
What steps are you planning to take next, given the response from your case worker?
One file a complaint against her and try to pursue getting the test done because my son and I went when he was about * to 8 months
What is the name of your case worker at the Forest DHS office?

General Information:
- You have the right to file a complaint against your case worker.
- Contact Forest DHS office at (*) *-* for further assistance.
Sonya Macbeth
What actions have you taken against Sonya Macbeth so far?
Write the online website that was provided
What is the specific website you are referring to?
Mdhs
What was the response from the MDHS website after you filed a complaint against Sonya Macbeth?
Haven't heard anything but I plan to do another one today
What is the specific complaint you have against Sonya Macbeth?
If she had handled this case correctly 15 years ago I wouldn't be still dealing with it
What specific actions or decisions made by Sonya Macbeth do you believe were handled incorrectly?
The father needed to request the DNA test when I specifically told her he wasn't claiming him and I provided her with all information
What specific information did you provide to Sonya Macbeth about the father not claiming your child?
Messages and I gave her
What was the content of the messages you gave to Sonya Macbeth?
Gave her at the time his number home address and job
What was Sonya Macbeth's response after you provided her with his contact information and employment details?
At that time him stating my son wasn't his
What was Sonya Macbeth's response when you provided her with the messages stating that Jeffery White denied being the father of your son?
Her words was he still had to ask for the test and then years later the Carthage Mississippi office got closed down because they were mishandling cases
What actions have you taken since the Carthage Mississippi office got closed down?
I had to go to Kosciusko Ms at first and that worker told me I would have to get Allen broussard which is my ex boyfriend to do a DNA test first before they could pursue Jeffery
What was the outcome of the DNA test with Allen Broussard?
He is not the father
He is not the father
What steps are you planning to take now that the DNA test confirmed Allen Broussard is not the father?
Plan to go back to forest DHS and have them summon Jeffery to court because that's the only way he gone do it
What is the current location of Jeffery White? This information could be crucial for the court to summon him for a DNA test.
Mississippi
What is the specific city or town where Jeffery White currently resides?
Forest Mississippi
What is the full name of your child for whom you are seeking child support?
Jataeveon Broussard
What is the date of birth of Jataeveon Broussard?
*-*-*
What is the current age of Jataeveon Broussard?

General Information:
- Child support in Mississippi is typically required until the child turns *.
- Contact Forest DHS office at (*) *-* for further assistance.
*
What is the current status of your child support case with Jeffery White?
*
What do you mean by "*" in relation to the status of your child support case with Jeffery White?
My son is * not *
What steps have you taken to correct your son's age in the child support case?
His age right with child support I typed it wrong here
What is the current status of your child support case with Jeffery White?
There isn't one
What steps are you planning to take to initiate a child support case against Jeffery White?
Once they clear Allen then I'm going to start a case against Jeffery
What is the current status of Allen's case?
Should be closing soon results should be in
What are the results of Allen's case?
Last time I spoke with mcbeth she said the results weren't in but it's been a month now
What was the last communication you had with McBeth regarding the results?
I called the child support office a couple days ago the lady said the results weren't in yet
What is the expected timeline for the results to be in according to the child support office?
She didn't say
What is your plan if the results continue to be delayed?
Call Jackson because shouldn't take that long
What is the contact information you have for Jackson?
I'm going to look it up online
What is the specific department or office in Jackson that you plan to contact?
Headquarters
What is the nature of your intended communication with the headquarters in Jackson?
Just what's been going on for these 15 years
What specific issues or concerns do you plan to raise with the headquarters in Jackson regarding your child support case?
Why did it take this long for DNA and even then why didn't they make Allen pay support sense he signed the birth certificate
What is the law in Mississippi regarding the obligation of a person who signed the birth certificate but is not the biological father?
I don't know
In Mississippi, the person who signs the birth certificate is presumed to be the legal father, even if not the biological father. This can be challenged in court.
Really
Yes, really. However, it's important to consult with a legal professional to understand the full implications and potential legal actions you can take.