Mississippi · Chancery Court
Mississippi family court, without the confusion.
Mississippi Chancery Court — not Circuit Court — handles divorce, custody, child support, and domestic abuse protection orders.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
Where do you need help?
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What Mississippi requires — before you file
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6-month residency. You or your spouse must have lived in Mississippi for at least 6 months before filing for divorce.
2
Fault or irreconcilable differences. Mississippi allows divorce on fault grounds or by agreement on the ground of irreconcilable differences. Uncontested irreconcilable differences divorces require both parties to agree.
3
Financial disclosure required. Both parties must provide financial information in cases involving support or property.
Mississippi uses 'legal custody' and 'physical custody.' Mississippi Chancery Court — not Circuit Court — handles all family law matters, which surprises many people.
All 15 Mississippi Counties
Mississippi family law forms are filed in the county Chancery Court where you or the defendant lives.
Hinds
Harrison
DeSoto
Rankin
Madison
Lamar
Forrest
Lee
Jackson
Lowndes
Warren
Pike
Lauderdale
Lafayette
Jones