Apologies to the Beastie Boys, but as a PARENT you have RIGHTS!

Mississippi Law provides that you are entitled to your minor child’s records regardless of your Custody papers. This is regardless of the LEGAL CUSTODY and regardless of the PHYSICAL CUSTODY ORDER.

REGARDLESS of CUSTODY!

Miss. Code Ann., Sec. 93-5-26, guaranties non-custodial parent’s right to access to records and information pertaining to their minor child(ren).

“Notwithstanding any other provisions of law…access to records…pertaining to a minor child, including but not limited to medical, dental and school records, shall not be denied to a parent because the parent is not the child’s custodial parent if such parent’s rights have not been terminated by adoption or by termination of parental rights proceeding.” Id.

As a parent you have the right to this information by law.  You can request medical records regarding your child’s health and appointments. You can get their school records, progress reports and grades. You are entitled to schedules, calendars and to know the events coming up.

Armed with this Statute and a smile, schools and doctor’s offices have no right to refuse you this information. But ask nicely. They are potential witnesses in the future!!

Print YOUR Copy of the Law Here!   Miss. Code Ann., Sec. 93-5-26

Matthew Thompson is a Child Custody Litigation & Child Welfare Attorney in Mississippi and wants parents to know their rights and fight for their right to…Parent!

**DO NOT PHYSICALLY FIGHT**