Mississippi § 93-27-402 - Prior proceedings and determinations.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 93-27-402 — Prior proceedings and determinations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 93-27-402. Prior proceedings and determinations.
A motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination which was commenced before July 1, 2004, is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 93-27-402
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 93-27-402 cover?
Section 93-27-402 ("Prior proceedings and determinations.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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