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Mississippi has what is commonly called no-fault grounds for divorce, but unlike most states, this is only available if both parties agree to end the marriage. Otherwise, one of several traditional fault-based grounds must be used.

ityourself divorce will be the cheapest route to ending your marriage, but it will take time and attention to detail to make sure you have all the right forms, have filled them out correctly, and have followed all of the steps and requirements for divorce in Mississippi.

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).

Waiting period in a no-fault divorce If you are seeking a no-fault divorce, there is a 60-day waiting period that must pass before your divorce can be completed. This waiting period starts on the date you file for divorce.

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.

Individual Document Preparation Otherwise, it is often most cost effective to prepare all documents at once. At Snug, you can create individual documents or entire estate plans whenever you want. Any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free. A Will costs $195 and a Trust costs $500.