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This guide covers everything you need to know about divorce laws in Tennessee. Learn how the law will impact asset division, support, custody and more.
This guide to divorce in Tennessee explains all you need to know to determine if you are eligible to divorce there and what you must do to get the process underway.
What are the grounds for divorce in Tennessee? In Tennessee, there are two types of divorces: uncontested, which is usually irreconcilable differences, and contested, which requires proof of grounds for divorce. With a contested divorce, the parties cannot agree and must go to trial.
These divorce forms were approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court as "universally acceptable as legally sufficient". This means that if the forms are filled out correctly that all Tennessee courts that hear divorce cases must accept the forms.
2021 Tennessee Code Title 36 - Domestic Relations Chapter 4 - Divorce and Annulment
The first step in filing for divorce in Tennessee is completing the Complaint for Divorce form. This is the pleading that kicks off the divorce process and lets the court know what you are asking it to do such as dissolve the marriage, divide the marital property, and order child custody and support.
When filing for divorce in Tennessee it's crucially important for you to be aware of every aspect of the process. Learn about fault vs. no fault, waiting periods, and much more about Tennessee's divorce laws at FindLaw's legal primer.
I’ll answer some of the most popular questions asked about Tennessee divorce laws and provide more details about the process. What are the grounds for divorce in Tennessee? Is Tennessee a no-fault divorce state?
Learn about the requirements, forms, and initial steps needed to file for divorce in Tennessee, as well as how to get help with the divorce process.
Most Tennessee divorce and family laws are found in Chapter 36 of the Tennessee Code and in opinions from the Tennessee appellate courts. To learn more, see Tennessee Divorce Laws and our Tennessee Family Law Blog for updates, analysis, commentary and case law summaries.