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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.