Tennessee Complaint for Divorce
The Complaint for Divorce (also sometimes referred to as a Petition for Divorce) is probably the most important document you will submit during your divorce proceedings. Essentially, it is your formal request to the court that your marriage be terminated. The complaint sets out the facts of the case and the allegations against the other spouse and requests that the court grant the divorce or dissolution.
Our packet includes all the elements you will need to prepare your Complaint including:
· A comprehensive information section that highlights all applicable areas of Tennessee divorce including, but not limited to: i) grounds for divorce, ii) property distribution, iii) alimony, iv) residency requirements, and v) child custody and child support.
· A Complaint for Divorce form that you can complete and submit to the court.
This packet is specifically designed for use in Tennessee and for parties that have children.
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and acknowledged that the document was signed as a free and voluntary act for the purposes stated. _______________________ (signature) Notary Public, for the County of _______________________ State odescribed in the above document and that he/she signed the above document in my presence and verified that the information contained in the foregoing document is true and correct on personal knowledge________ SS. County of ___________________ On ______________________, 20 , _______________________________________ personally came before me and, being duly sworn, did state that he/she is the person County of _______________________ State of _______________________ My Commission expires _______________________
________________________________________ Signature of Respondent State of ___________ is true and correct on personal knowledge and acknowledged that the document was signed as a free and voluntary act for the purposes stated. _______________________ (signature) Notary Public, for theworn, did state that he/she is the person described in the above document and that he/she signed the above document in my presence and verified that the information contained in the foregoing documentignature of Petitioner State of ___________________ SS. County of _________________ On ______________________, 20 _, _______________________________________ personally came before me and, being duly survive.
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That the court award the parties any other further relief as may be just and equitable.
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Dated this ___ day of _____________________, 20___.
________________________________________ S, and made part of a Final Judgment of Divorce, and that the parties be ordered to comply with all terms and conditions of the Marital Settlement Agreement, but that the Marital Settlement Agreement sating forever the marriage between
the parties.
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That all of the terms and conditions of the party's Marital Settlement Agreement, which is
attached, be approved and be incorporated, merged into waive any rights to the future modification of any judgment or decree in this cause.
The Petitioner respectfully requests and prays:
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That a Divorce be granted by the court dissolving and termin hereby waives any rights to findings of fact and conclusions of law, a
record of testimony, motion for a new trial, notice of entry of final judgment or decree, and the right to appeal, but does not
CONSENT. The Respondent has agreed to file Consent to the incorporation and merger of said
Marital Settlement Agreement into a Final Judgment of Divorce in this cause.
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WAIVER. The Petitionere individual Financial Statements are attached and incorporated by reference. The Marital Settlement Agreement and Financial Statements were signed under no duress or force and without collusion.
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d the custody, visitation, care, and support of their children. A Financial Statement has been prepared by each of the parties listing their respective income, expenses, assets, and liabilities and th issues relating to their marriage, including the division of all of their property, the disposition of all of their bills and obligations, the need for any alimony, maintenance or spousal support, anMarital Settlement Agreement, dated the ___day of _______________, 20__, which is attached and incorporated by reference. By the terms of this Marital Settlement Agreement they have settled all of the
which you have chosen from the State Law Digest for Divorce Law, available through the link above.)
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AGREEMENT. This proceeding is uncontested. The Petitioner and Respondent have both
signed a ________________________ ________________________
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and the Petitioner (or Respondent) is not now pregnant.
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GROUNDS. (In a complete sentence, state the grounds which apply to your situation andREN. There were ___ children born [or adopted] to the marriage and their names and
dates of birth are as follows: Child's Name ________________________ ________________________ Child's Date of Birth e until on or about the ___day of _________________, 20 ___, at which time they separated and ceased to live together and they have lived separate and apart without cohabitation ever since.
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CHILD Forces of the United States.
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MARRIAGE. The Petitioner and Respondent were married on the ___day of______________,
20 ___, in the State of _________________ and lived together as husband and wifty has ever been involved in any other domestic relations proceeding involving the other party in this or any other jurisdiction. Neither party is currently an active member of any branch of the Armede, no service of process is necessary at this time.
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JURISDICTION. The court has proper jurisdiction to hear this cause. The Respondent has
agreed to file an Appearance in this cause. Neither parhe preceding _______________. [Length of time for residency 6 months or more.].
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SERVICE OF PROCESS. The Respondent has agreed to file a Waiver of Service of Process in
this cause and, therefor__ states, under oath, the following:
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RESIDENCY. Petitioner has been a resident of and domiciled in the State of ___________ for
the preceding ____________and the County of _____________for t employed as a ____________ at _________________, located at _____________________________________, City of _________________, State of ____________________.
The undersigned Petitioner_______________f ____________________.
The Respondent in this action is ___________, age ___, who resides at _______________________, City of _____________________, whose Social Security # is __________, and who is_____________, whose Social Security # is ___________, and who is employed as a ___________ at ___________________, located at _____________________________________, City of _________________, State o
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Case #: [Obtain from clerk upon filing]
PETITION FOR DIVORCE
This action is brought by ______________, Petitioner, age____, who resides at ________________, City of _essee
In the Matter of the Marriage of: [Name of spouse], Petitioner and [Name of other spouse], Respondent [Use only if there are children]: And in the interest of: [Name of minor children, if any]
additional forms: Appearance, Consent, and Waiver form Child Custody Jurisdiction form (if children are involved) Proposed Final Judgment or Decree
In the __________ Court of __________ County, Tennce laws and procedure. Use this information to help you complete the Petition for Divorce form. http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/DIV/SLD/DIV-DIGEST.rtf
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Information Petition for Divorce (Parties with Children) Tennessee
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The Petition for Divorce is your formal request to th Tennessee
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