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In limited circumstances, it is possible to get an “agreed divorce” in Tennessee without hiring an attorney. The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved divorce forms that, if properly completed, must be accepted by all Tennessee courts that hear divorce cases.

To get a no-fault divorce in Tennessee, you need to state in the Petition for Divorce that “there are irreconcilable differences between the parties.” You and your spouse must have a written agreement as to property division, and child custody and support.

The forms needed to file for Tennessee divorce are a Complaint for Divorce, Summons, a spouses' personal information form, and any other form required by your local court.

In Tennessee, uncontested divorce (known as a simplified or agreed divorce) is the most efficient and cost-effective option, often taking 60-90 days. You and your spouse must agree on all aspects of the divorce and not require the assistance of a judge in a court of law.

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.

How Much Does It Cost to File Divorce in TN? Depending on whether you have children or if the sheriff serves the divorce papers to your spouse, the filing fees for a divorce in Tennessee can cost anywhere from $184 to $301.

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.

How and where is a Tennessee divorce complaint filed? You divorce will be filed in your county's courthouse. In some counties, the Chancery Court handles all divorce. In other counties, like Shelby County, a divorce may be filed in Chancery or Circuit Court.

In Tennessee, uncontested divorce (known as a simplified or agreed divorce) is the most efficient and cost-effective option, often taking 60-90 days. You and your spouse must agree on all aspects of the divorce and not require the assistance of a judge in a court of law.

Each Tennessee county court charges a different filing fee, which generally falls into the $200-$400 range. In Knox County Chancery Court, the minimum filing fee for an Agreed (Uncontested) Divorce is $216.50.