Tennessee Divorce Forms & Papers

The spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of Tennessee when the grounds for divorce arose. If the grounds for divorce arose outside the state and the petitioner resided outside of Tennessee, either spouse must have been a resident for six months prior to filing. The divorce may be filed for in any of the following counties: 1) the county in which both spouses lived at the time of their separation; 2) the county in which the respondent lives Whe or she is a resident of Tennessee; or 3) the county in which the etitioner lives if the respondentis a non-resident of Tennessee. [Tennessee Code Annotated; Volume A, Title 36, Sectiens 36-4-104 and 36-4-105]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The no-fault grounds for divorce in Tennessee are: 1) irreconcilable differences; or 2) livin g separate and 7a art without cohabitation for 2 years when there are no minor children. [Tennessee Code Annotated; 0lume 6A, Title 36, Section 36-4-101].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR TENNESSEE

Use these exact words, using all capital letters: IN THE COURT OF COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE
Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
Use these exact words: FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.
Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Tennessee state, please see Tennessee Divorce Laws page.

Free Tennessee Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

Tennessee Divorce Instructions

Tennessee Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

Forms & Doccoments

Tennessee Divorce Court Forms