Do it Yourself Divorce Papers in Mississippi
Mississippi's family law statutes govern Mississippi divorce actions. The divorce paper required to initiate the proceedings is a "Bill of Complaint of Divorce." The spouse filing the complaint is the "complainant"; the spouse receiving the complaint is the "defendant." After completing the Bill of Complaint for Divorce, the complainant must deliver a copy to the defendant and file a copy in a Mississippi Court of Chancery.
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Write the caption of the Bill of Complaint for Divorce. At the top, write "Chancery Court of [Name of the county where you and your husband lived], followed by "State of Mississippi". Beneath this, write "In re: Marriage of [Your Name and Your Spouse's Name]. Include space for the judge's name and the court docket number on the right-hand side of the document.
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Title the document "Bill of Complaint for Divorce." Include this beneath the caption.
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Use individually number paragraphs and include the following information: your residence and how long you lived there, your spouse's residence and how long he or she lived there, the date and place of your marriage and the names and birthdates of your children.
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Continue using individually numbered paragraphs and include the following information: the grounds for divorce, a statement of jurisdiction, whether any marital settlements exist and any other provisions (such as a request for spousal or child support). See the "Resources" for a list of grounds for divorce and a sample jurisdiction statement.
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Request the Mississippi Chancery Court to order a "Decree of Divorce." Sign and date the papers.
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Arrange for a process server to serve a copy of the complaint on your spouse; file a copy in the Mississippi Chancery Court located in the county where you and your spouse lived.
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