The child support guidelines in Mississippi are established by statute, more particularly, Mississippi Code Annot. Sections 43-19-101 and 43-19-103.
Section 43-19-101 gives the percentages of child support one must pay (Below is the chart), and Section 43-19-103 gives the criteria for overcoming the guidelines. Keep in mind the chart is merely a starting point and you need a qualified Family Law Attorney to navigate the full content of these two Mississippi Code Sections.
Number of Children Due Support Percentage of Adjusted Gross Income
1 14%
2 20%
3 22%
4 24%
5 or more 26%