File Divorce in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
If you are planning to file divorce in Murfreesboro or Middle Tennessee, skilled family law attorneys at The Law Offices of Smith & Lepp are ready to help. Our firm understands that couples often arrive at the decision to divorce after experiencing trying emotional circumstances. Our goal is to make the legal process of divorce as easy and smooth as possible. We treat our clients sensitively and professionally.
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In order to file for divorce in Tennessee, you must have been a resident of the state for at least six months. Tennessee has two different options for divorce: no fault and fault divorce. There are different requirements and procedures for each of these.
No-fault divorce
In a no-fault divorce, married couples must simply state that they are dissolving their marriage due to irreconcilable differences. This type of divorce has special requirements:
- The spouses must be able to show that they have been living apart for at least two years
- The spouses must be in agreement about matters such as child custody, division of property, and alimony
- The spouses must wait at least 60 days, and 90 if they have children, after the divorce is filed before it becomes final
Contact divorce attorneys in Murfreesboro for advice about how to file for a no fault divorce.
Fault-based divorces
As an alternative to filing for divorce based on irreconcilable differences, a couple may pursue a fault-based divorce. The major advantage to fault-based divorces is that, unlike fault divorce, there are no waiting periods or requirements about living separately. However, fault divorces can be emotionally contentious because one or both spouses must assume responsibility for the dissolution of marriage.
In the state of Tennessee, there are 15 grounds for fault-based divorces. Some examples of possible grounds show how they detail specific circumstances and misconduct:
- Adultery
- Alcoholism or drug abuse
- Spouse convicted of a felony and serving prison time
- Spousal abuse
- Impotence or infertility
Our experienced divorce lawyers in Murfreesboro can help you file for a fault based divorce and work out details of complicated issues such as division of property, spousal support, and visitation.
