Mississippi Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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Mississippi publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Mississippi sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Mississippi's core family statutes live in the Mississippi Code Title 93 - Domestic Relations. You can ask for a read-only MEC account to watch your case online even though you cannot file through it.
How the Mississippi court system handles family cases
Family cases in Mississippi are heard in the Chancery Court. In Mississippi, divorce, custody, and support are heard in Chancery Court - not Circuit Court.
Mississippi's counties are grouped into chancery districts.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Mississippi Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Mississippi splits its trial courts: family law goes to Chancery Court, while Circuit Court handles other civil and criminal cases.
Official Mississippi resources
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Mississippi state courts website (Mississippi judicial branch): The official home of the Mississippi court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://courts.ms.gov
Mississippi family law forms (Mississippi judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Mississippi cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://courts.ms.gov/forms
Mississippi self-help resources (Mississippi courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Mississippi family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.mslegalservices.org
Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) (Mississippi Courts): MEC covers chancery, circuit, and county courts statewide, but only registered attorneys can file in it. If you do not have a lawyer you file your family court papers on paper with your chancery clerk. https://courts.ms.gov/mec/mec.php
Chancery court directory (family cases, by district) (Mississippi judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/chancerycourt/chancerycourt.php
Mississippi rules of procedure (Mississippi judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Mississippi. https://courts.ms.gov/rules
Mississippi mediation and dispute resolution (Mississippi judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Mississippi family cases. https://courts.ms.gov/adr
Mississippi financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.ms.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Mississippi family cases ask for. https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/chanceryclerk/chanceryclerkforms.php
Mississippi child support guideline resources (courts.ms.gov): Official Mississippi child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/child-support/
Mississippi Electronic Courts (PAMEC) (Mississippi courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized county-by-county. https://courts.ms.gov/mec/mec.php
Frequently used official Mississippi forms
These links open official Mississippi government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Rule 81 Summons (Chancery), form Rule 81 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ms.gov/aoc/courtinterpreter/Translated%20Forms/Sample%20Rule%2081%20Summons.pdf
Petition for Domestic Abuse Protection Order (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.courts.ms.gov/aoc/courtinterpreter/Translated%20Forms/Domestic%20Abuse%20Protection%20Documents/Petition-For-Domestic-Abuse-Protection-Order.pdf
Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Fee Waiver), official document: https://courts.ms.gov/aoc/courtinterpreter/Translated%20Forms/Motion-to-Proceed-In-Forma-Pauperis.pdf
Pauper's Affidavit (Suit Without Prepayment of Fees) (Fee Waiver), official document: https://courts.ms.gov/Legal/Pauper%27s%20Affidavit.pdf
Civil Case Filing Form (Cover Sheet) (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://courts.ms.gov/aoc/forms/civil_case_filing_form.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$150-$200.
E-filing link data for Mississippi was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Mississippi family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Mississippi judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Mississippi?
MEC covers chancery, circuit, and county courts statewide, but only registered attorneys can file in it. If you do not have a lawyer you file your family court papers on paper with your chancery clerk. You can ask for a read-only MEC account to watch your case online even though you cannot file through it.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Mississippi?
Divorce filing fee: ~$150-$200. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Mississippi?
Family cases in Mississippi are heard in the Chancery Court. In Mississippi, divorce, custody, and support are heard in Chancery Court - not Circuit Court.