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The time it takes for a divorce to be finalized in Mississippi depends on how much you and your spouse are able to agree and cooperate with one another. If you file a non-contested divorce, a Final Judgment of Divorce may be entered around 60 days after the initial complaint was filed.

The cost of a divorce in Mississippi varies depending on the complexity of the case and the attorney's fees. On average, an uncontested divorce can cost between $500 and $1,500, while a contested divorce can cost up to $15,000 or more in attorney fees alone.

Traditionally, lawyers who represent clients in Mississippi divorce, child custody disputes, and property distribution issues charge a billable hour (the average in Gulfport/Biloxi is around $250/hour) that is backed up by an initial retainer (around $2,500, renewable when initial retainer is exhausted).

Couples pursuing an uncontested Mississippi divorce can complete their divorce paperwork using self-guided online questionnaires by DivorceOnline.com. This online divorce service provides a straightforward and affordable solution to prepare all the required divorce documents in only two business days.

However, the absolute shortest amount of time that two individuals can get a divorce in Mississippi is sixty (60) days from the date that the Complaint for Divorce is filed. Realistically, irreconcilable differences cases take several months to complete, while a divorce on fault grounds can take up to and over a year.

In fact, Mississippi allows qualifying couples to file a joint divorce petition (known as a "complaint") and get their final divorce in as little as two months?without going to court.