Tennessee Divorce and Family Law

Uncontested Divorce in Tennessee

Although divorce can be overwhelming, uncontested divorces are often less devastating to your emotions and finances than are contested ones. While certain divorces devolve into bad soap operas, yours doesn't have to. Instead, Tennessee’s uncontested divorce process allows spouses to reach their own

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Tennessee

If a spouse requests alimony in a divorce, the judge will evaluate a series of factors and circumstances before creating a final award. Learn more about how judges decide alimony awards in Tennessee.

Tennessee Divorce FAQs

Find the answers below to some common questions about getting a divorce in Tennessee. (For more information on Tennessee family law, see the information and resources on our Tennessee page.)

The Basics of Annulment in Tennessee

Tennessee law allows some marriages to be ended by annulment rather

Tennessee Child Custody and Parenting Plans

Tennessee parents: Get answers to your questions on child custody and parenting plans here.

Tennessee: Division of Property in Divorce FAQ

If you are getting a divorce in Tennessee, you'll need to know what property belongs to your marriage and how that property will be divided between you and your spouse.

Remarriage and Alimony in Tennessee

When couples divorce in Tennessee, state law allows courts to order one spouse to provide financial support to the other (the “supported spouse”). These payments are called alimony. When the supported spouse remarries, however, the paying spouse will usually want to stop making alimony payments.

Irreconcilable Differences in Tenneessee

What are the Grounds for Divorce in Tennessee? When filing for divorce in Tennessee, you must identify the reasons why you want to end your marriage, or the "grounds" for your divorce. Tennessee allows couples to file for divorce based upon fault or no-fault grounds.