File the Appropriate Mississippi Divorce Papers

Getting through a divorce can be a real hassle if you’re not familiar with state law, procedures, and precise steps. The whole process doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or costly if you get the right information.

What Mississippi divorce papers do you need to file to start the process? DoNotPay provides the answer along with additional tips and an efficient Divorce Settlement Agreement tool.

Mississippi Divorce Requirements

To file for divorce in Mississippi, you need to meet the residency requirement first. According to state law, you or your spouse should have lived for at least six months in the Magnolia State before filing for divorce.

The next requirement you need to fulfill is collecting, completing, and submitting the divorce forms in the appropriate county. Here’s how you can identify the correct county:

If your spouse resides in Mississippi, you need to file the complaint in either the county where:
- Your spouse lives
- You lived when you separated
In case your soon-to-be ex-spouse doesn’t live in Mississippi, you have to file the divorce papers in the county where you live now
If you’re filing for an uncontested divorce based on irreconcilable differences, and you and your spouse live in different Mississippi counties, you can file the forms in either county

Grounds for a Mississippi Divorce

You can file for a no-fault or fault divorce in Mississippi. The following table shows the specific grounds for divorce in both cases:

No-Fault Divorce

Fault Divorce

When filing for divorce, you should:

State irreconcilable differences
Agree with your spouse on all divorce matters, including:
1. Spousal support
2. Child custody and support
3. The division of assets and debts

When filing, you need to state one of the following divorce grounds:

Adultery
Drug use
Impotence
Cruel treatment
Habitual alcoholism
Desertion for a year
Insanity during the marriage
A spouse sentenced to prison
The spouses are closely related
Bigamy
The wife was pregnant with another man during the marriage
Incurable insanity for at least three years

How Does a Do-It-Yourself Divorce Work in Mississippi?

If you want to go through a DIY divorce, you may be able to find free Mississippi divorce forms online. You can have a DIY divorce if you and your spouse:

Have no children
Agree on how to divide your property

Keep in mind that your county court might use additional forms, so you should confirm that you have all the necessary documents before visiting the office to submit the documentation.

Prepare Mississippi Divorce Forms With Ease

To understand how to complete the divorce forms correctly, you need to keep in mind that there are the following two parties in the divorce process:

The plaintiff—the spouse that’s filing for divorce
The defendant—the other spouse

If you’re seeking a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences, you’ll need to prepare the following documents:

Divorce Forms

Steps To Take

Civil Cover Sheet
Joint Complaint for Divorce
Property Settlement Agreement
Affidavit Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)—You need this form if you have minor children

You and your spouse:

Must sign the Joint Complaint for Divorce and Property Settlement Agreement and have them notarized
Need to take all the forms listed in the left column to your local chancery court clerk’s office—Don’t forget to settle the filing fee first
Should take the copies of the Joint Complaint for Divorce and Property Settlement Agreement—Your case number and the date of filing are written there
Need to ask the Chancery clerk for your divorce hearing date—You’ll need to wait for 60 days after filing
Should write down the hearing date and the clerk’s office phone number
Should call the clerk’s office before the scheduled hearing to ensure your spouse hasn’t withdrawn the permission for the divorce in the meantime

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DoNotPay Helps You Prepare a Divorce Settlement Agreement

If you and your spouse cooperate fully and agree on all divorce aspects, you don’t have to spend money on hefty legal services. Instead, you can reach an out-of-court settlement or with the help of a mediator to keep the procedure simple and affordable.

DoNotPay can help you create a divorce settlement agreement specifying all the previously agreed divorce matters.

To initiate the process, subscribe to DoNotPay and:

Enter Divorce Settlement Agreement in the search box
Answer our chatbot’s questions
Provide information on your assets, debts, and income

Our AI-powered app checks your state law and regulations to generate a document tailored to your particular circumstances.

Don’t forget to have the necessary forms notarized. DoNotPay can also help you with this task by connecting you with one of the remote notaries public we cooperate with. Our notaries provide their services via a live audio-video call 24/7.

What else would you like to know about the divorce procedure? Check out our learning center, and you’ll find answers to various questions, including how to:

Finalize an online divorce
Have your spouse served with the divorce papers
Get a divorce without going to court or hiring an attorney

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