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Tennessee has the 10th highest divorce rate among states in the U.S. If you want to get a divorce in the Volunteer State, you need to understand how the law works and what steps you need to take in order to legally dissolve your union.
This guide to divorce in Tennessee explains all you need to know to determine if you are eligible to divorce there and what you must do to get the process underway.
You can only get a divorce in a particular state if you meet that state’s residency requirements. In Tennessee, you are eligible for divorce if either of the following is true:
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