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2018 Mississippi Code
Title 93 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 5 - Divorce and Alimony
§ 93-5-9. Minors as parties to divorce proceedings.
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MS Code § 93-5-9 (2018)
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A married minor may bring or defend a suit for divorce, separate maintenance and support, temporary maintenance or support, custody of children, or any other action involving marital rights without the necessity of a next friend or guardian ad litem, and a judgment in such cases shall be as effective as if the minor were an adult.
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