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An attorney prepares this document on behalf of a spouse to deliver it to the person or their hired lawyer.

The Decree Absolute is the final decree of divorce which ends the marriage. It must be applied for to be granted and will not be automatically issued by the courts. Before it is granted the steps set out in the previous three articles must have been completed to the satisfaction of a District Judge.

The final step in a divorce case is having a judge sign a Decree of Divorce. This is the document that includes all of the terms of the divorce and legally ends the marriage. A divorce is not final until a judge has signed a Decree of Divorce and it is filed with the Clerk of Court.

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.

Where to File for Divorce in Montgomery County? In Montgomery County, all divorce petitions must be filed with the Montgomery County District Clerk's Office.

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.

A divorce decree usually becomes final on the date it is signed by the Judge, unless the Judge determines there is some good reason to make the parties wait for a period of time before it becomes final. The decree is usually signed by the judge within a few days after the final papers are presented to the judge.

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.

Once the judge signs your divorce decree, it is filed with the court clerk and becomes a public record. This means that anyone can request a copy of a Texas divorce decree from the court clerk's office. Once the decree is final, you and your spouse are legally obligated to follow its terms.