How do I respond to a divorce petition without a lawyer?
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How do I respond to a divorce petition without a lawyer?
Check the state court web site or go to the county clerk’s office and ask for the form and what to expect if you don’t have an attorney. You should be able to simply answer and deny or contest what he has asked for without adding details. You can make also make requests of your own (counterclaims).
What do you write in a divorce petition?
Contents of a Divorce PetitionThe legal names and addresses of both spouses.The date and place that the spouses were married.Any minors belonging to both parties.Whether the petitioner has lived in the county long enough to become a resident so that they can file the petition. The grounds for divorce.
What is the law for divorce in Tennessee?
Tennessee law requires a filing spouse to list a reason or “ground” for the divorce. The law allows divorce on either fault or no-fault grounds. The fault grounds for divorce are: either spouse, at the time of the marriage, was and still is naturally impotent and incapable of procreation.
Do you have to have a lawyer to get a divorce in Tennessee?
You are not required to have an attorney to file for divorce in Tennessee, though it is recommended that you at least meet with an attorney before your divorce so that any potential issues can be addressed.
