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.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 5 - Divorce and Alimony
§ 93-5-3. Not mandatory to deny divorce because of recrimination
§ 93-5-5. Residence requirements for divorce
§ 93-5-7. Conduct of divorce proceedings
§ 93-5-9. Minors as parties to divorce proceedings
§ 93-5-11. Filing of complaints; transfer of venue
§ 93-5-15. Guardian for spouse who becomes mentally ill may sue for divorce
§ 93-5-19. Witnesses; depositions
§ 93-5-21. Exclusion of spectators from courtroom
§ 93-5-23. Custody of children; alimony; effect of military duty on custody and visitation
§ 93-5-25. Effect of judgment of divorce
§ 93-5-27. Marital rights cease with judgment of divorce
§ 93-5-29. Divorced persons not to cohabit