Can you date while separated in MS?

Can you date while separated in MS?

It is commonly asked by clients, “Can I date others?” The short answer is NO. In Mississippi divorce there is no such thing as “legal separation.” You are married until you are divorced. That means either party could get “fault grounds” against the other at any time prior to the divorce being granted.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Mississippi?

Court costs will vary, depending on the county in which you file your divorce complaint. The cost of filing the forms for divorce is around $52. There may be additional costs for serving (delivering) copies of the divorce complaint to your spouse ($25 usually covers the formal delivery of divorce papers).

Do I have to sign divorce papers in Mississippi?

If you are filing under specific grounds for divorce – there are 10 grounds for fault in Mississippi – then it does not matter if your spouse refuses to sign. The Summons and Complaint gives your spouse notice of the action and allows them an opportunity to be heard if they desire.

Who gets the house in a divorce in Mississippi?

And ultimately, it is up to the chancellor in the divorce proceeding to determine who gets what in a divorce, including who gets the house.In Mississippi, chancery courts and chancellors are given vast discretion in awarding certain marital property to either divorcing spouse. Johnson v. Johnson, 650 So.