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Legal Separation – Not Dissolution of Marriage You are experiencing marital problems.  No longer can or desire to live with your spouse.  But do not desire to permanently end the marriage, at least not at this time.  You may need to consider a legal separation.  Whether for religious reasons.  To maintain health insurance.  Or for other personal reasons.  There are times when a person does not want to obtain an absolute divorce, but only a legal separation.  The process for obtaining a legal separation in Tennessee is very similar to the process of divorce. Seek the advice of a Chattanooga divorce lawyer about the optionsRead More →

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Tennessee Divorce Process Grounds for Divorce Maybe you have decided that the marriage is over.  Or maybe you are still weighing your options. Can you get a divorce if your spouse does not agree?  This question leads to a more legally focused question. What are the grounds for divorce in Tennessee?  In order to get a divorce in the State of Tennessee a person must establish that there are irreconcilable differences between the parties. OR show by credible evidence, including testimony, that legal grounds for divorce exist. Fault Grounds for Divorce in Tennessee (1) Either party, at the time of the marriage, was and still is naturallyRead More →

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Tennessee Divorce Waiting Period How quickly can a person obtain a divorce in Tennessee? The answer depends on several issues.  These should be discussed with a divorce lawyer.  There is a mandatory divorce waiting period in Tennessee.  The earliest a divorce can be finalized is sixty days, if there are no minor children born of the marriage.  This is referred to as a mandatory divorce waiting period.  If there are minor children born of the marriage then the required divorce waiting period is ninety days. The divorce waiting period begins after the filing of the divorce petition.  This waiting period applies in an uncontested orRead More →