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What if Spouse Won't Sign Divorce Papers? In Tennessee, if a spouse will not sign divorce papers after being served, there are still ways to move forward with the divorce. You can file with the court and await an assigned court date.

Do I have to go to court for a Tennessee divorce? Not always. If the parties can reach an agreement on all issues, they will “settle.” A settlement can be reached between the parties by exchanging settlement agreements or at mediation. If a settlement is reached, only one spouse will go to court for the final hearing.

In Tennessee, there are times when married couples can get divorced using free online forms. Doing so could save the couple a significant amount of money. They still have to pay the court costs, but they would be able to avoid costly attorney's fees.

The average cost of divorce in Tennessee is around $10,000 in attorney's fees and about $3,000 in additional expenses. This is slightly higher than the national average. You can expect to pay around $17,000 if you have alimony or property division issues.

You must meet certain requirements before you can be granted a divorce in Tennessee: Your divorce must be based on proper fault or no-fault based grounds, as described above; and. At least one spouse must have lived in Tennessee for at least six months prior to filing.

Tennessee has two no-fault grounds for divorce: Irreconcilable differences. The parties can't get along and there's no hope of reconciliation. Living apart. The spouses have lived in separate residences for two continuous years, haven't cohabitated, and don't have minor children.

For a settlement, the spouses must agree on one divorce ground. If grounds are neither agreed to nor proven at trial, then the judge should not grant the divorce. In all, there are 15 possible grounds for divorce under Tennessee law. Two of which are without marital fault.

You will, however, need to satisfy the court that the marriage has broken down irretrievably or that other grounds exist for the granting of a divorce, for example, mental illness. While you do not have to obtain your spouse's consent, you are still required to notify your spouse of your intention to get divorced.

Whether you file for an agreed divorce or a divorce based on irreconcilable differences, both you and your spouse should attend a final hearing before a judge in order to finalize your divorce. Tennessee has a mandatory waiting period before the final hearing can take place.

The average cost of divorce in Tennessee is around $10,000 in attorney's fees and about $3,000 in additional expenses. This is slightly higher than the national average. You can expect to pay around $17,000 if you have alimony or property division issues.