Divorce Papers

The spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident for at least 6 months, and not have secured residency for the purpose of obtaining a divorce. If either spouse is a member of the armed services then both spouses are considered residents if stationed in Mississippi. If the grounds for divorce are irreconcilable differences, then papers should be filed in: 1) the county where either spouse resides, if both spouses are residents of Mississippior 2) the county where one spouse resides if the other spouse is a non-resident of Mississippi. [Mississippi Code Annotated; Section 93, Chapter 5-5].

The only no-fault ground for Mississippi is: Irreconcilable differences. However no divorce on these grounds will be granted unless: 1) the divorce is not contested or the irreconcilable differences are not denied by the other spouse; and 2) adequate child custody, maintenance, and propert distribution arrangements have been made by the spouses by a written agreement. In addition , an affidavit must be filed stating that there is no collusion between the spouses. [Mississippi Code Annotated; Section 93, Chapters 5-1, 5-2 and 5-7].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MISSISSIPPI

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: CHANCERY COURT OF COUNTY, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: BILL OF COMPLAINT OF DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Complainant". Be sure the "C" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free Mississippi Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Mississippi Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Doccoments

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Mississippi Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

Mississippi Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Mississippi Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response