COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE (UNCONTESTED - NO MINOR CHILDREN)

Mississippi

IN THE CHANCERY Court

[County] County, Mississippi

PLaintiff: _________________________________

Address: _________________________________

City, State ZIP: _________________________________

v. Defendant: _________________________________

Address: _________________________________

City, State ZIP: _________________________________

I. MARRIAGE AND RESIDENCE

1.1 Plaintiff and Defendant were married on _____________, 20___, in the State of Mississippi.

1.2 The parties have resided in _____________ County, Mississippi since at date of _____________, 20___.

1.3 The parties separated on _____________, 20___, with the intent to remain separated permanently.

II. IRRECONILABLE DIFFERENCES

2.1 The marriage has suffered an irretrievable breakdown, resulting in irreconcilable differences between the parties as defined in Miss. Code Ann. § 93-5-2(1).

2.2 There is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation as required under Miss. Code Ann. § 93-5-2(1)(d).

2.3 The parties have agreed to resolve all issues of including property division, debt allocation, and (if applicable) custody and visitation, and child support by written agreement incorporated herein.

2.4 The parties represent that there are no minor children born of this marriage.

III. PROPERTY DIVISION

3.1 Marital Property. The parties agree to the following marital property shall be divided as follows:

• Husband shall retain: [List assets with approximate values]
• Wife shall retain: [List assets with approximate values]
• Property to be sold: [List any property to be sold and proceeds divided]

[OR]

• Joint property to be sold: [List property] and proceeds divided equally]

3.2 Separate Property. Each party shall retain sole ownership and control of all separate property currently in their respective names, including:

• Bank accounts
• Vehicles
• Retirement accounts
• Personal property

3.3 Marital Home. [Address]

• Awarded to: [Husband/Wife/Jointly/As agreed]
• Occupancy: [Party retaining occupancy/To be vacated within ___ days after divorce decree/Sold, if applicable]
• Buyout amount: $__________ (if applicable)
• Refinancing: [Party responsible for refinancing, if applicable]

IV. DEBT ALLOCATION

4.1 Joint Debts. The parties agree to pay the following joint debts from marital funds:

• [List creditors and account balances]
• [List creditors and account balances]

4.2 Individual Debts. Each party shall be solely responsible for the following debts incurred after the date of separation

• [Husband's individual debts]
• [Wife's individual debts]

4.3 Indemnification. Each party releases and other from any claims relating to joint debts assumed by the other.

V. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (If applicable)

Not applicable - no minor children

VI. RESTORATION OF MAIDEN NAME (If applicable)

Not applicable - Wife to resume maiden name

VII. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS

7.1 Each party shall bear their own attorney's fees and If represented. Any costs incurred in connection with this matter shall be paid from their proceeds of this divorce settlement.

VIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

8.1 The parties agree to execute any and all necessary documents to including this Agreement, to effectuate the transfer of any property as required to complete the terms hereof

8.2 This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns

8.3 In the event either party fails to comply with any term, the non-defaulting party may seek specific performance or order from the Chancery Court having jurisdiction over this matter

IX. FULL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

9.1 The parties acknowledge that they have made full disclosure of all assets and liabilities, and that they entered into this Agreement freely and voluntarily, and with the advice of independent legal counsel.

9.2 The parties agree that this Agreement represents a full and final settlement of all matters arising from the marriage and including but without limitation, property division, debt allocation, spousal support, custody, visitation, or child support.

9.3 Except as expressly provided herein, neither party shall make any claim against the other for alimony, property division, or any other matter arising from the marriage.

X. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY

10.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi, including Miss. Code Ann. § 93-5-1, § 93-5-2, § 93-5-7, § 93-5-11, § 93-5-23.

10.2 If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10.3 This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both party.

XI. EXECUTION

11.1 This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original

11.2 Facsimile orelectronic PDF) signatures shall have the same force as original signatures

WHEREFORE, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written below.

______________________________________

Husband: _________________________________

Date: _________________

______________________________________

Wife: _________________________________

Date: _________________

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of Mississippi }

County of _________________ }

On this ____ day of _______________, 20___, before me personally appeared _________________________________ ("Husband") and _________________________________ ("Wife"), known to me to be the persons who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed, for the purposes therein contained.

______________________________________

Notary Public Signature: _________________________________

Notary Seal

My Commission Expires: _________________

VERIFICATION

State of Mississippi }

County of _________________ }

I, _________________________________, being first duly sworn, depose and say:

1. I am the Plaintiff in the above-entitled action.
2. I have read the foregoing Complaint and know the contents thereof.
3. The facts alleged therein are true to the best of my knowledge and information, and belief.
4. This complaint is not filed for collusion with the Defendant.

______________________________________

Signature: _________________________________

Date: _________________

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on this ____ day of _______________, 20___, I served the within-stated Complaint for Divorce and all accompanying documents upon:

_______________________________

at the following address: _________________________________

[Street Address]

[City], Mississippi [ZIP]

______________________________________

Signature:** _________________________________

Date: _________________

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Where to File

File this Complaint with the Chancery Clerk in the county where:

• You parties last resided together as husband and wife, OR
• The Defendant currently resides (if different from Plaintiff)

Filing Fee

Contact the local Chancery Clerk's office for current filing fees. Fees typically range from $100-$200.

Required Documents

1. Complaint for Divorce (this document)
2. Summons (issued by the Clerk upon filing)
3. Separation Agreement (attached)
4. Verification (signed before not Notary)
5. Certificate of Service (if not Sheriff serves personally)
6. Civil Cover Sheet (required by local court rules)

Service of Process

• The Defendant must be personally served with the Summons and Complaint at least 30 days before the hearing date
• Service may be made by:
• Certified mail (return receipt requested)
• Sheriff's deputy
• Private process server (age 18+)
• If the Defendant cannot be located after diligent inquiry, service by publication may be permitted

Waiting Period

• No mandatory waiting period for uncontested divorces in Mississippi
• The hearing may be scheduled after the Defendant's answer is filed (typically 30-60 days after service)

Hearing

• Bring all original documents plus two copies for the hearing
• Both parties must attend
• The Judge will review the Agreement and, if fair, enter a divorce decree
• 90-day waiting periodJurisdiction-correct document templates. Not legal advice.Document Prepared By:

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Date: March 23, 2026