Uncontested divorce in Forrest County, Mississippi
Your spouse has to sign. The $999 fee applies only when your spouse will voluntarily sign the Joint Complaint for Divorce (irreconcilable differences) and the related papers. If your spouse has to be formally served, it is not a $999 case. We quote it separately after a consultation.
How an uncontested divorce works in Forrest County
The steps are the same statewide. You and your spouse agree on the divorce and the terms. We prepare the joint complaint and your written agreement, your spouse signs a waiver of representation, you both sign, and we file with the Forrest County Chancery Clerk. After the 60-day waiting period, we present the final judgment to the chancellor. See all six steps.
We help people across Forrest County, including Hattiesburg and Petal. You file in the county, not the city, so the court is the same wherever you live in the county.
When a Forrest County divorce is not a fit for a flat fee
If your spouse will not sign and has to be formally served, it is not a flat-fee case, and we quote it separately after a consultation. The same goes if you disagree about custody or property, or there are safety concerns. See the full checklist.
Forrest County divorce questions
Where do I file for divorce in Forrest County, Mississippi?
Divorces are filed in chancery court. In Forrest County, that means the Forrest County Chancery Clerk in Hattiesburg. You can usually file in Forrest County if one of you lives there. We confirm the right county before filing.
How much is the divorce filing fee in Forrest County?
We have not confirmed the current fee for Forrest County yet. Call the clerk, or ask us on your free call. The filing fee is separate from our $999 flat attorney fee and is passed through at cost.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Forrest County?
The same minimum applies in every Mississippi county: a judge can grant an irreconcilable differences divorce as soon as 60 days after the complaint is filed. After that, timing depends on the Forrest County court calendar.
Do I have to go to the courthouse in Hattiesburg?
Usually you do not need to visit the clerk's office yourself, because we file for you. Whether the chancellor wants a short hearing varies. We check and tell you before your case is filed.
More answers in the Mississippi divorce FAQ. See pricing and filing fees.
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$999 flat attorney fee, plus court filing fees and case expenses. See what is included. You pay nothing until an attorney confirms your case fits.