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
Alimony is a regular payment one spouse makes to the other spouse to provide support during or after a divorce. The spouses may agree to alimony, or the court may order it.
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.)
Learn the basics of a divorce, or dissolution of marriage, in Tennessee.
The Basics of Annulment in Tennessee
Tennessee law allows some marriages to be ended by annulment rather
Tennessee Divorce and Legal Resources
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Tennessee Child Custody and Parenting Plans
Tennessee parents: Get answers to your questions on child custody and parenting plans here.
Are divorcing spouses entitled to alimony in Tennessee -- and if so, how much?
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.
Tennessee Divorce: Dividing Property
Find out how Tennessee state law determines division of property during divorce.
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.