Arrested, Served or Evicted in Mississippi? Get a Free Answer Tonight.

I was just arrested in Hinds County tonight — what do I do?

Stay calm and say as little as possible until you understand your rights. In Mississippi a felony is prosecuted in Circuit Court, while misdemeanors go to Justice or Municipal Court, and you'll have an initial appearance where bail is set. Knowing whether you're looking at a felony or misdemeanor, and what a Hinds County bail hearing involves, changes what you should do next. Call our free hotline at 1-844-690-0555 any hour — our AI legal assistant explains the process in plain English (legal information, not legal advice) and can book a Mississippi criminal defense attorney for representation.

Do I file for divorce in chancery court or circuit court in Mississippi?

Chancery Court — always. Mississippi is one of the few states that still keeps separate Chancery Courts of equity, and they hear divorce, child custody, alimony and paternity. A chancellor, not a jury, decides. So in Jackson you'd file at the Hinds County Chancery Court on S. President Street, not the circuit court down the road. Filing in the wrong court wastes weeks. Call 1-844-690-0555 free and our AI legal assistant confirms which courthouse handles your matter and what deadlines apply — legal information, not legal advice.

Can my spouse really block our no-fault divorce in Mississippi?

Yes, and it surprises people. Mississippi's only no-fault ground, irreconcilable differences (Miss. Code Ann. 93-5-2), requires both spouses to agree — either by joint complaint or by the other spouse being served and not contesting the ground. If your spouse refuses to consent, you can't get a no-fault divorce — you'd have to prove one of the twelve fault grounds, like adultery or habitual cruel and inhuman treatment. Even when both agree, the complaint must be on file 60 days before it's heard, and that wait can't be waived. Call 1-844-690-0555 free to understand your options before you file. Legal information, not legal advice.

Was my DUI charge under Mississippi's implied-consent law?

Almost certainly. Mississippi DUI is governed by the implied-consent law at Miss. Code Ann. 63-11-30, and refusing a breath or blood test carries its own license consequences. A first offense is usually a misdemeanor handled in Municipal or Justice Court, but the penalties, license suspension and possible expunction rules are specific and time-sensitive. Whether it happened in Gulfport, Tupelo or Jackson, call our free 24/7 line at 1-844-690-0555 — our AI legal assistant explains how the charge works and can connect you to a Mississippi DUI attorney. Legal information, not legal advice.

I got an eviction notice in the Delta and have no money for a lawyer. Can you help?

Yes — the first call costs nothing. Mississippi landlord-tenant law sits in Title 89, and eviction timelines move fast, so understanding the notice and your defenses now matters. For free civil representation, low-income residents of the northern counties (including the Delta) can reach NMRLS at 1-800-898-8731 and central/southern counties can reach MCLS at 1-800-519-2915 — but both are civil-only and open Mon–Thu 9:30–3:30. When they're closed, call 1-844-690-0555 free, any hour, for a plain-English explanation of where you stand. Legal information, not legal advice.

I was hurt in a car wreck but I think it was partly my fault — can I still recover?

Probably yes. Mississippi follows pure comparative negligence (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15), meaning you can recover even if you were 99% at fault — your award is simply reduced by your share of the blame. That's more forgiving than the many states that bar recovery once you cross 50% or 51%. Note that noneconomic damages like pain and suffering are generally capped at $1 million in non-medical injury cases, though economic losses like medical bills and lost wages aren't capped. Call 1-844-690-0555 free and our AI legal assistant explains how the rule applies to your wreck, then books a Mississippi injury attorney if you want one. Legal information, not legal advice.

We lived together for years but never married — do I have common-law marriage rights in Mississippi?

No. Mississippi abolished common-law marriage for unions formed after April 5, 1956 (Miss. Code Ann. 93-1-15). No matter how long you've cohabited or 'held out' as married, that creates no marital property or inheritance rights in Mississippi. The one exception: a valid common-law marriage formed in another state that recognizes it must be honored here under the Full Faith and Credit Clause. This catches a lot of long-term couples off guard when they split. Call 1-844-690-0555 free to understand exactly what you can and can't claim. Legal information, not legal advice.

Is this hotline actually free, and is it a law firm?

The call is genuinely free, 24/7, on 1-844-690-0555. Legal Hotline is not a law firm and does not represent you — when you call, you speak with our AI legal assistant trained on federal law and the law of every state, including Mississippi. It gives legal information, not legal advice, and won't apply the law to your specific facts the way a licensed attorney would. If you need actual representation, we offer a separate paid step: booking a consultation with an attorney licensed in Mississippi. The free first answer comes before anyone asks you for money.

Do I need a lawyer for justice court in Mississippi?

Not necessarily. Justice Courts handle civil claims up to $3,500 and minor misdemeanors, and the elected justice court judges aren't required to be lawyers — many people represent themselves for small claims. But whether you should go it alone depends on what's at stake and who's on the other side. Before your hearing, call 1-844-690-0555 free and our AI legal assistant explains how justice court works, what to bring, and whether your matter is simple enough to handle yourself or worth booking an attorney. Legal information, not legal advice.