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Mississippi Divorce Laws: The Basics Like many states, Mississippi has a residency requirement to file for divorce; in this state it's six months, but there's no waiting period before a divorce can be declared final.
Unlawful Cohabitation in Mississippi This practice is illegal while spouses are legally married, even if they have separated. If one spouse files for divorce and the other spouse decides to move in with a new romantic partner before the divorce is finalized, they can face criminal charges for unlawful cohabitation.
Divorce & Separation ItemFeeUncontested (Joint)$148.00Uncontested Divorce Master's Fee (Separate Check)$20.00Contested$158.00Separate Maintenance$158.00
Mississippi does not formally recognize legal separations. This means you can separate from your spouse informally, but a court won't issue a legal separation order. Mississippi law offers couples an alternative to legal separations?maintenance orders.