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.

While a divorce decree can be appealed to a higher court to overturn the judge's decision, a divorce decree modification seeks to adjust the details of the original agreement. If you or your ex-spouse has experienced a change in circumstances, a motion may be filed in family court to modify the divorce decree.

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.

Tennessee is not a community property state. Regarding the division of marital property in divorce, Tennessee is an equitable distribution state. Equitable distribution means property will be divided equitably according to a set of listed statutory factors.

When the individual leaves the marital home, he or she will expect a right to privacy. The same is true of the spouse that remains in the marital home. Once the individual leaves, he or she may not have a legal right to access the property if there was no upkeep or monetary payments provided for mortgage or rent.

You may be able to challenge or reopen your divorce case if: There was a mistake in material facts that impacted the outcome of the divorce. Deceit or fraud was committed by one or both parties. There was an instance of extreme duress, threat, coercion, or intimidation. A legal mistake was made on the part of the ...

That changed on March 20, 2020, when Tennessee Code Annotated § 28-3-110(e) became effective. This law says there is no longer any time limitation on actions to enforce orders (not contracts) in family-law matters under Title 36.

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.

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.