Prenuptial Agreements in Tennessee

Tennessee processes approximately 27,000+ divorces annually. Understanding your rights and options specific to Tennessee is essential before making decisions that will affect your finances and family for years to come.

Tennessee follows equitable distribution rules for dividing marital assets. The state allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce (fault grounds: Adultery, Desertion, Cruel treatment). Filing fees are $185–$300, with a residency requirement of 6 months.

The median cost ranges from $8,500 for uncontested cases to $34,000 for contested divorces. Under Tenn. Code §36-4-101, courts consider multiple factors when making decisions about property, support, and custody.