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A petition for divorce must be filed. An agreement making sufficient and adequate provisions for support and maintenance of any minor children, division of all property and indebtedness and any other issues must be signed by both parties.

If your divorce is contested and a court must decide any or all issues, the time will be based on how long it takes to gather all the necessary facts, witnesses, documents, etc. It will also depend on the Court's calendar and docket. A contested divorce can drag on for months or even years.

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.

If an amicable parting of the ways is not in your future, you and your soon-to-be-ex are likely facing a contested divorce in court. In Mississippi, the grounds for a contested divorce include: Adultery. Habitual cruel and inhumane treatment. Habitual and excessive use of alcohol or narcotics.

It must be noted that the divorce is not automatically final 60 days after the filing of the Complaint. As a matter of fact, it normally takes 1 to 2 weeks after the running of the 60 days for the attorney to arrange an appointment with the Chancellor to sign the Final Decree.

The other option is to use an online divorce service that will provide you with the proper completed forms after you answer a series of questions about your situation. Once your paperwork is complete, submit it to the court clerk's office for filing. The clerk should provide you with a case number.