Divorce Settlement Agreement Template - Tennessee

How to File for Divorce in Tennessee?

To be able to quickly put an end to your marriage in the state of Tennessee, follow these steps:

1. Prepare a divorce request and acknowledge your intention to file it in the presence of a notary public . You will also need to provide information about the health insurance coverage you and your spouse may have, submit your personal details, and describe the financial support your kids will receive in case you are already entitled to receive federal benefits for your children.
2. Draft a Tennessee Divorce Agreement . You are obliged to determine the rights and obligations of the partners related to the distribution of property, child support, and alimony - additionally, it is mandatory to disclose all the assets and liabilities of the spouses to guarantee the division of assets is fair. If you have children, discuss how you will co-parent them and put the plans in writing. In case you suspect your spouse may hurt your children or destroy the property that belongs to you, you may also fill out a restraining order.
3. Complete a divorce decree and submit all the paperwork with the clerk of the county court where you lived at the moment of separation or where the other spouse currently resides . After the waiting period (usually sixty days but if you have kids together, it is ninety days minimum) you should reach out to the clerk to find out the date of the hearing. The judge will examine the papers, ask you and your spouse questions if anything remains unclear, and once they are satisfied with the terms of the divorce indicated in the documentation you filed, they will certify the divorce decree - both parties will receive a copy either in person or via mail.

Still looking for a particular template? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Divorce Affidavit Form;
• Prenuptial Agreement Templates;
• Postnuptial Agreement Templates.