Divorce Cost in Mississippi (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 71 cities in Mississippi. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$75
Filing Fee
$1,687
Avg Uncontested
$18,393
Avg Contested
71
Cities Covered

Mississippi Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period60 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Mississippi

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Jackson153,701$1,615$17,589$220/hr
Eaglebeach82,383$1,832$20,041$251/hr
Upperwell79,006$1,454$15,762$197/hr
Shadowoak78,686$1,517$16,479$206/hr
Redcreek75,416$1,482$16,057$201/hr
Riverford72,912$1,524$16,540$207/hr
Cedarfield72,720$1,587$17,269$216/hr
Aspenway69,780$1,587$17,260$216/hr
Newgrove68,905$1,531$16,595$208/hr
Pineford68,569$1,930$21,162$265/hr
Twinview66,539$1,706$18,618$233/hr
Grandport65,004$1,573$17,078$214/hr
Goldendale64,762$1,902$20,827$261/hr
Lowercrest64,605$1,510$16,372$205/hr
Eagleton64,374$1,671$18,210$228/hr
Winterpoint62,136$1,461$15,833$198/hr
Autumnpine58,755$1,860$20,372$255/hr
Lowernest57,674$1,587$17,274$216/hr
Southcape56,054$1,797$19,628$246/hr
Aspenwood52,192$1,671$18,193$228/hr
Winterton51,972$1,398$15,090$189/hr
Fairmarsh51,912$1,573$17,080$214/hr
Royalwillow50,979$1,832$20,024$251/hr
Newbluff48,750$1,902$20,848$261/hr
Clearpark47,884$1,825$19,965$250/hr
Mountville46,949$1,580$17,177$215/hr
Redpark46,912$1,650$17,961$225/hr
Deerbridge46,787$1,580$17,190$215/hr
Foxholly46,079$1,741$19,019$238/hr
Mounthaven44,012$1,678$18,268$229/hr
Deerheights43,905$1,741$19,003$238/hr
Greenhaven43,832$1,825$19,960$250/hr
Summerpark43,645$1,594$17,348$217/hr
Rosepoint42,834$1,762$19,219$241/hr
Oakbrook42,778$1,629$17,723$222/hr
Bluebrook41,380$1,692$18,450$231/hr
Ironwell40,323$1,566$17,016$213/hr
Elkland40,006$1,825$19,988$250/hr
Elkshire39,404$1,489$16,158$202/hr
Riverhill38,293$1,881$20,593$258/hr
Winterglen37,930$1,629$17,725$222/hr
Oakhill37,923$1,629$17,716$222/hr
Wolfbeach37,274$1,643$17,897$224/hr
Lowerworth36,893$1,930$21,136$265/hr
Fortbeach35,690$1,818$19,895$249/hr
Aspengrove34,684$1,545$16,800$210/hr
Crystalhill34,438$1,888$20,670$259/hr
Fortcrest34,213$1,811$19,796$248/hr
Winterbay33,099$1,468$15,931$199/hr
Cedarworth32,730$1,734$18,917$237/hr
Twinpine32,332$1,657$18,043$226/hr
Greenbridge30,296$1,580$17,180$215/hr
Grandcedar28,016$1,874$20,526$257/hr
Pinepoint27,085$1,713$18,678$234/hr
Starside26,429$1,433$15,522$194/hr
Fortwillow26,131$1,727$18,833$236/hr
Silverbrook24,636$1,489$16,143$202/hr
Crystalford23,941$1,769$19,328$242/hr
Elkmill23,728$1,741$19,012$238/hr
Westpoint16,539$1,951$21,388$268/hr
Crystalburg15,096$1,965$21,543$270/hr
Fortpoint14,926$1,734$18,952$237/hr
Faircape13,854$1,580$17,160$215/hr
Deermaple12,879$1,923$21,102$264/hr
Redelm12,081$1,664$18,112$227/hr
Blueridge11,145$1,552$16,869$211/hr
Moonburg10,644$1,671$18,237$228/hr
Eastmont9,971$1,755$19,146$240/hr
Starville9,605$1,762$19,225$241/hr
Fortridge9,587$1,895$20,782$260/hr
Goldenpoint6,855$1,685$18,366$230/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Mississippi?
The court filing fee for divorce in Mississippi is $75. Total costs range from $1,687 for an uncontested divorce to $18,393 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires a waiting period of 60 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Mississippi a community property or equitable distribution state?
Mississippi follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.