Real numbers for Mississippi — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Mississippi court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Mississippi Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Mississippi ranges from roughly $2,100 for a simple uncontested case to $24,000 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Mississippi has the lowest divorce filing fees in the US at $75. A 60-day waiting period applies.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $75 | $600 | $3,500 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,100 | $3,500 | $5,250 |
| Contested, no trial | $8,250 | $15,000 | $24,000 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $24,000 | $28,500 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $11,500 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Mississippi is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $75 statewide — lowest in the US
| Hinds County (Jackson) | $75 |
| Harrison County (Biloxi) | $75 |
| DeSoto County | $75 |
| Rankin County | $72 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Mississippi average $180 per hour.
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Open Mississippi Calculator →Filing fees based on Mississippi court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.