Rosalind H Jordan Attorney at Law (662) 289-7339 | info@rhjordanlaw.com
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Kosciusko, MS 39090
Answer: There are two ways to obtain a divorce in Mississippi, 1) Irreconcilable Differences or, 2) Fault Ground Divorce. There is a vast difference between the two.
A divorce on Irreconcilable Differences is the parties agree or consent to the divorce. This is the simplest, least expensive, and more peaceful path.
A Fault Ground Divorce is essentially a lawsuit. A spouse must sue the other for a divorce based upon a recognized fault ground. A Fault Ground divorce can be quite complex, and tends to be more expensive and more hostile.
The recognized grounds for a divorce in Mississippi are:
1) Natural impotency;
2) Adultery;
3) Being sentenced to a penitentiary;
4) Desertion;
5) Habitual drunkenness;
6) Habitual use of drugs;
7) Habitual Cruel and Inhuman Treatment;
8) Insanity;
9) Being already married at time of marriage;
10) Pregnancy by another person at time of marriage;
11) Incest; and
12) Incurable insanity
To learn more, please contact Rosalind H. Jordan, Attorney, at 662-289-7339 to schedule a free in-office consultation.
Rosalind H Jordan Attorney at Law