MS HB534

Adds "irreconcilable differences" as a thirteenth ground for divorce in Mississippi, defined as behavior or conduct by one party that substantially impairs the marriage or makes future cohabitation unlikely.

Establishes two distinct pathways for irreconcilable differences divorces: (1) one party may seek divorce as injured party on this ground alone, and (2) both parties may jointly consent to divorce on this ground under Section 93-5-2.

Requires 60-day waiting period before hearing joint irreconcilable differences complaints; allows uncontested joint complaints to be granted without testimony in term time or vacation.

Permits irreconcilable differences divorces to be entered outside open court when divorce is granted solely on this ground, unlike other divorce types which must be heard in open court.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.