Tennessee Divorce Forms


File Your Own Divorce in Tennessee: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in Tennessee for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in Tennessee.


How to file for Divorce in Tennessee if you have no children and agree on everything:

Note: if you do not agree on everything or have children consult a lawyer. First file a Request for Divorce and if you cannot afford to pay the filing fees at this time file the Request to Postpone Filing Fees and Order form. Next file the Spouses' Personal Information form, Health Insurance Notice form, and Divorce Agreement form. File then for a Final Decree of Divorce and attend the necessary court hearing to get your Divorce finalized.


Tennessee Divorce Forms


In Tennessee, Divorces are handled by the The Judicial Branch of Tennessee. It is quite possible to avoid lawyers' fees by filing for your own divorce in Tennessee. You can download 7 of the forms you need to petition for divorce here - see the "who must file" section to determine which forms are relevant in your situation.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Request for Divorce
Who Must File:
All couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who agree on all issues who have no children under 18 years of age.

This is a form to start a Divorce if the couple agrees on everything and has no children under 18, in high school or disabled.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Spouses' Personal Information
Who Must File:
All couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who agree on all issues who have no children under 18 years of age.

This is a form that gives general information about each spouse including Social Security Number, and where each spouse was born.

Form Used For:
Financial Aid
Form Name:
Request to Postpone Filing Fees and Order
Who Must File:
Some couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who agree on all issues who have no children under 18 years of age.

This is a form that can be filed if the couple cannot pay the filing fees now and wish to pay the fees later.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Health Insurance Notice
Who Must File:
All couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who agree on all issues who have no children under 18 years of age.

This is a form asking for the health insurance information of both parties getting divorced.

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Divorce Agreement
Who Must File:
All couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who agree on all issues who have no children under 18 years of age.

This is a form that states that the husband and wife divorcing have come to agreements on everything.

Form Used For:
Judgment
Form Name:
Final Decree of Divorce
Who Must File:
All couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who agree on all issues who have no children under 18 years of age.

This is a form that is used to officially end the marriage.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Notice of Hearing to Approve Irreconcilable Differences Divorce
Who Must File:
All couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who agree on all issues who have no children under 18 years of age.

This is a form requesting a court hearing for getting a Divorce.


These Tennessee divorce forms are sourced from the The Judicial Branch of Tennessee at http://www.tncourts.gov/forms-publications/downloads/divorce-forms?page=1. Please note that while we do our best to ensure this list of forms is complete and up-to-date, we cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in the information we provide. If you notice a mistake on this page, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.