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