Tennessee divorce at a glance
Residency requirement
6 months residency by either spouse if grounds arose out of state (T.C.A. 36-4-104); no durational requirement if grounds arose while a TN resident.
No-fault ground
Irreconcilable differences (requires signed Marital Dissolution Agreement; effectively mutual). Waiting period from filing: 60 days without minor children, 90 days with minor children (T.C.A. 36-4-101/103). Also 2-year separation ground where no minor…
Filing fee
~$200-$400 depending on county (commonly ~$205-$280; higher with children). Fee waiver: Uniform Civil Affidavit of Indigency (TN Sup. Ct. Rule 29, T.C.A. 20-12-127).
Child support
Income shares model (DHS Rule 1240-02-04). Mandatory official DHS Child Support Worksheet — Excel 'Income Shares Worksheet' or the DHS web-style calculator; worksheet output must be filed with the Permanent Parenting…
E-filing (self-represented)
No statewide SRL e-filing. County-level systems (e.g., Shelby, Davidson) are primarily attorney-oriented; pro se filing is paper in nearly all counties. Some pilot e-filing counties require scanned…
County differences
Moderate — the Rule 52 packet must be accepted everywhere, but counties vary on filing fees, local uncontested-divorce docket procedures, and some counties publish their own supplemental instructions (e.g., Hawkins…
Official statewide forms
Yes, but narrow eligibility. TN Supreme Court-approved plain-language packets under Sup. Ct. Rule 52: (1) Agreed Divorce, no minor children, no real property (adopted 2012-ish); (2) Agreed Divorce with minor children…
Official source: Tennessee court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.
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Tennessee divorce FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Tennessee divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.
How long do I have to live in Tennessee to file for divorce?
6 months residency by either spouse if grounds arose out of state (T.C.A. 36-4-104); no durational requirement if grounds arose while a TN resident.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Tennessee?
~$200-$400 depending on county (commonly ~$205-$280; higher with children). Fee waiver: Uniform Civil Affidavit of Indigency (TN Sup. Ct. Rule 29, T.C.A. 20-12-127). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.
This page is general information about Tennessee’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.