Determination of consanguinity

Miss. Code Ann. § 91-29-19, under Effect of Dissolution of Marriage.

Miss. Code Ann. § 91-29-19

(a) Two (2) individuals are related to each other by consanguinity if:(1) One (1) is a descendant of the other; or(2) They share a common ancestor.

(1) One (1) is a descendant of the other; or

(2) They share a common ancestor.

(b) An adopted child is considered to be a child of the adoptive parent for this purpose.