Following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015), there is no real difference in the divorce process for same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. But same-sex couples may encounter some additional complications in the divorce process regarding issues such as child custody if, for example, one of the same-sex spouses was the biological mother and the biological father did not agree in writing to terminate his parental rights, and later seeks custody of the child.

In Mississippi, following the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex couples have the same legal rights to divorce as opposite-sex couples. This means that the procedures and grounds for divorce do not differ based on the gender of the spouses. However, same-sex couples may face additional challenges, particularly concerning child custody. If a child was born to one spouse during the marriage, and the other spouse is not a biological parent, the non-biological parent's rights may not be automatically recognized. This can become complex if the biological father, who did not terminate his parental rights, seeks custody. In such cases, the court's determination of parental rights and custody will be influenced by various factors, including legal parentage, the best interests of the child, and any existing legal agreements between the parties involved. It is advisable for non-biological parents in a same-sex marriage to secure their parental rights through adoption or other legal means to avoid potential disputes in the event of a divorce.