Mississippi law defines the types of relationships considered incestuous and, therefore, restricted from marriage. To file for divorce in Mississippi, you must be a resident of the state for at least six months. An irreconcilable differences divorce requires a 60-day waiting period, assuming the spouses resolve all issues within that time and the court has approved the property settlement agreement. The other grounds have no particular waiting period, but the other spouse must receive notification at least 30 days prior to trial. If the wife is pregnant when the divorce is filed, the court usually postpones the case until the child is born in order to address child support issues.
Divorce is a sad and emotional process for all involved.
Regardless of the grounds for divorce, each spouse should have an attorney to ensure that each person s rights are upheld and best interests represented.