Where can I find Mississippi's adoption statutes?

Mississippi stepparent adoption is governed by Mississippi Code Title 93, Chapter 17. Here are the key statutes:

• Miss. Code § 93-17-3

https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-93/chapter-17/section-93-17-3/

• Miss. Code § 93-17-7

https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-93/chapter-17/section-93-17-7/

• Miss. Code § 93-17-5

https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-93/chapter-17/section-93-17-5/

Key provisions:

• Residency: 3 months (Miss. Code § 93-17-3)
• Abandonment: 12 months (Miss. Code § 93-15-103)
• Child consent: Age 14+ (Miss. Code § 93-17-5)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (Miss. Code § 93-17-11)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with Mississippi law. But they're here if you want to review them.