MS HB1066

Extends child support obligations past the age of majority (21 years) for adult children who have a physical or mental disability that existed during their minority and prevents them from living independently

Creates a rebuttable presumption that support continues for disabled adult children, which can be challenged with evidence that the adult child is capable of self-support

Excludes children who are long-term patients in facilities owned or operated by the State of Mississippi from the extended support provisions

Allows courts to consider the disabled adult child's receipt of and eligibility for public benefits and community services when determining support awards

Grants courts authority to modify or maintain existing orders regarding custody, visitation, medical expenses, and other matters concerning the health, maintenance, education, and welfare of the disabled child