A Quick Word on Irreconcilable Differences Divorce in Mississippi

In Mississippi there is no such thing as a “no fault” divorce. Instead, there are two ways to obtain a divorce: Irreconcilable Differences or by proving fault-based grounds. An Irreconcilable Differences divorce requires the agreement of both parties. It is granted based on proof that the marriage is irretrievably broken as well as the couple’s agreement that they have irreconcilable differences and should be granted a divorce.

In order for the court to grant an Irreconcilable Differences divorce, a pleading requesting the divorce must be on file with the Chancery Court for sixty (60) days, and the parties must agree on all issues or must agree in writing to submit issues for the court to decide.

It is important to remember that a divorce will not be granted until all issues regarding custody, child support, and property between the parties have been agreed upon and those agreements are found to be adequate and sufficient by the court.

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