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In most cases, the marital home is considered marital property. This means that courts will have to decide who will get to keep the house if both parties cannot agree on what to do with the house (sell it and split the profits, give the house to one party in exchange for something else, etc.).

Divorce Proceedings Without a Signature In Tennessee, a divorce can proceed without the spouse's signature if both parties agree to waive service. This means that the spouse does not need to be served with papers for them to be legally divorced.

When it comes to property division during divorce, Tennessee is considered an equitable distribution state. Essentially, this means that marital property is divided fairly and reasonably, not necessarily 50-50.

The legal separation process begins when either spouse files a petition with the court. At least one spouse must meet the state's residency requirement (being a Tennessee resident for at least 6 months before filing). The filing spouse must provide the court with the grounds (legal reason) for the request.

In Tennessee, marital property must be divided equitably. That means that if you buy a house while you're married, you and your spouse are both entitled to the equity in that home. But that doesn't necessarily mean that you will be ordered to sell the house and split the proceeds right down the middle.

In Tennessee, anything acquired during marriage by either partner, is considered marital property. This refers to more than just your paycheck, but also includes real property, businesses, investments, credit cards, loans?essentially any kind of increase or decrease to your family unit.