Mississippi is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.

Mississippi allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is a mandatory 60-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.

The average attorney rate in Mississippi is $220 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,200 to $3,500, while a contested divorce can range from $8,000 to $28,000.