Uncontested Divorce

You’ve Agreed on the Terms. Let’s Get It Done Right.

Uncontested doesn’t mean uncomplicated. The paperwork, filings, and court requirements still need to be handled correctly. I take care of all of it so nothing gets missed.

When This Is the Right Path

An uncontested divorce means both parties have reached agreement on all major issues, property, debt, custody, and support. When that alignment exists, the process moves significantly faster at a fraction of the cost of contested litigation. This is the right option when:

• You and your spouse have agreed on how to divide property and debts
• You’ve worked out a parenting plan and child support arrangement (if children are involved)
• You’re both committed to getting through this without a courtroom fight

It still needs to be done correctly. Errors in paperwork or a missing requirement create problems that cost far more to fix later than they would have cost to do right the first time.

What I Handle

• Preparation of all required divorce documents
• Filing with the court
• Ensuring all Tennessee residency and waiting-period requirements are met
• Attendance at the final hearing
• Review of your agreement to make sure nothing has been overlooked

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What Tennessee Actually Requires

Uncontested divorce is simpler than contested. That does not mean it runs itself.

Tennessee requires both parties to have been residents for at least six months. The complaint must be properly drafted and filed in the correct county. If children are involved, a court-approved parenting plan must be submitted as part of the final decree, and it has specific content requirements that aren’t always obvious.

The waiting period applies regardless: 60 days with no minor children, 90 days if there are.

Property division must be documented completely. The settlement agreement needs to address all marital assets and debts, real estate, vehicles, retirement accounts, joint accounts, and joint liabilities. Gaps become disputes. Disputes after a divorce is finalized cost significantly more to resolve than addressing them correctly in the first place.

If a marital home is involved, the handling of that asset, who stays, who buys out, what happens to the mortgage, needs to be explicit in the agreement. Title transfers and refinancing requirements don’t handle themselves.

These are not reasons to avoid an uncontested divorce when the situation qualifies. They are reasons to have someone who knows Tennessee family law prepare the documents correctly the first time.

Flat-Fee Pricing

Uncontested divorce is handled at a flat fee, so you know what you’re paying before you start. These are baseline starting points, your final fee depends on the specifics of your situation:

• Uncontested divorce, no children, from $1,200
• Uncontested divorce with children, from $1,800

Some situations need work beyond the standard filing, for example, a QDRO to divide a retirement account, or a quitclaim deed to transfer real estate. When that applies, pricing varies depending on the specifics, and I’ll give you a clear number before any work begins.

A couple of things on cost: court filing fees are separate from my fee, the court sets those and they vary by county, so I’ll give you a realistic picture for yours. And if paying up front is tough, we offer payment plans through Affirm (subject to credit approval). Either way, call the office or schedule a consult below and we’ll walk you through the process.

One Thing Worth Knowing

Some divorces that look uncontested at the start become contested along the way. If that happens, I’ll tell you clearly what changed and what your options are. If you’re not sure whether your situation qualifies, the consultation will tell you.