MS HB300

Adds "irreconcilable differences" as a thirteenth ground for divorce in Mississippi, defined as behavior or conduct by one spouse that substantially impairs the marriage's joint purposes or renders future cohabitation unlikely.

Establishes two pathways for irreconcilable differences divorces: (1) unilateral divorce by an injured party with proper service of process, and (2) joint divorce by mutual agreement of both spouses.

Requires a 60-day waiting period before hearing complaints for divorce on irreconcilable differences and permits final judgment without testimony or proof if uncontested.

Allows divorce decrees based solely on irreconcilable differences to be entered without open court proceedings, unlike other divorce grounds.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.