How to File for Divorce in Mississippi
Complete guide to Mississippi divorce process, forms, and requirements for 2025
Steps to File for Divorce in Mississippi
1
Meet Residency Requirements
One spouse must have been a Mississippi resident for at least 6 months before filing.
2
Choose Grounds for Divorce
Mississippi allows no-fault (irreconcilable differences - both must agree) and 12 fault-based grounds.
3
File the Complaint
File a Complaint for Divorce with the Chancery Court in the county where you or your spouse resides.
4
Serve Your Spouse
Your spouse must be served with process. They have 30 days to respond.
5
Complete Disclosures
Exchange financial information as required. Mississippi has mandatory disclosure rules.
6
Finalize After 60-Day Wait
After the 60-day waiting period (irreconcilable differences) and resolution of issues, attend final hearing.
Mississippi Divorce Requirements
Residency Requirement
6 Months
One spouse must have been a Mississippi resident for at least 6 months.
Waiting Period
60 Days
60-day waiting period for irreconcilable differences divorces.
Filing Fees
$150+
Filing fee is approximately $150. Additional fees may apply.
Required Mississippi Divorce Forms
Complaint for Divorce
Primary form to initiate divorce
Summons
Notice to respondent spouse
Financial Declaration
Income and asset disclosure
Rule 8.05 Disclosures
Mandatory financial exchange
Final Judgment of Divorce
Final divorce decree
Types of Divorce in Mississippi
Irreconcilable Differences
- Both spouses must agree
- 60-day waiting period
- Submit property settlement agreement
- No need to prove fault
- Fastest for agreed cases
- Lower costs
Fault-Based Divorce
- One spouse files against other
- Must prove grounds (adultery, cruelty, etc.)
- No mutual consent needed
- Takes longer
- More expensive
- Trial may be required
Important Things to Know
Mississippi requires both spouses to agree to file for no-fault divorce on irreconcilable differences. If one spouse refuses, the other must file on fault grounds. The state follows equitable distribution for property division.
Mississippi-Specific Considerations
- Mississippi is an equitable distribution state
- 60-day wait for irreconcilable differences
- Both spouses must agree for no-fault
- 12 fault-based grounds available
- Chancery Court has jurisdiction
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