Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Tennessee
Tennessee publishes court-approved divorce forms, but they come with a limitation: they only work for agreed cases. Form 1, Request for Divorce, is a Tennessee Supreme Court-approved numbered form. But it's authorized only for uncontested, no-fault, irreconcilable-differences cases that meet specific eligibility limits. It isn't a general-purpose petition. The 'no kids' packet requires both spouses to agree on all terms, have no minor or dependent children, and own no real property. The 'with kids' packet allows minor children and a parenting plan, but keeps the same full-agreement and no-real-property restrictions. Tennessee publishes no official numbered form for contested divorces, fault-ground divorces, or any case involving real property. Those cases require attorney-drafted pleadings under the general Rules of Civil Procedure.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Tennessee law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Tennessee paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official Tennessee divorce forms
tncourts.gov/help-center/court-approved-divorce-forms is the statewide source. It offers two packets: Divorce Forms with No Kids and Divorce Forms with Kids. Both are Tennessee Supreme Court-approved and free to download.
Form 1 and its strict eligibility limits
Form 1, Request for Divorce, is the approved petition. But you can only use it when both spouses agree on every term, have no minor or dependent children (for the no-kids version) or have an agreed parenting plan (for the with-kids version), and own no real property. Any case involving real property, contested terms, or a fault ground falls outside what these forms can handle. Tennessee does not publish an alternative official numbered form for those situations. Self-represented filers in that position typically need an attorney-drafted complaint under the general Rules of Civil Procedure.
Financial disclosure and fee deferral
Form 3, Request to Postpone Filing Fees and Order, also titled Uniform Civil Affidavit of Indigency, is part of the Supreme Court-approved packet. It works as a fee-deferral mechanism, not an outright waiver. The court may let a filer pay filing fees at the end of the case. Even if approved, the filer may still owe court costs when the case concludes.
UCCJEA and custody information
For the with-kids packet, custody-jurisdiction information under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act is addressed through the required parenting plan filed as part of the packet. The official sites do not publish a separately numbered, standalone UCCJEA affidavit apart from the parenting plan documents. Confirm the current packet contents on tncourts.gov.
Filing: paper at the county Clerk's office
Tennessee's trial courts handle e-filing separately, county by county. The appellate courts run a dedicated statewide e-filing system. But the state's own Supreme Court-approved divorce packets instruct self-represented filers to bring the paperwork and filing fee to the county Circuit or Chancery Court Clerk's office in person. The official packets do not offer a statewide e-filing option for pro se divorce filers.
Sources: TN Courts: Court-Approved Divorce Forms, TN Courts: Divorce Forms with No Kids (Form 1, Form 3), TN Courts: self-help center
Not independently confirmed
- Whether a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA affidavit exists apart from the required agreed parenting plan in the with-kids packet
- Whether any Tennessee county offers e-filing for self-represented divorce filers despite the statewide packet's paper-filing instructions
Forms in Tennessee: frequently asked questions
Can anyone use Tennessee's official divorce forms?+
No. Form 1, Request for Divorce, only works for agreed, no-fault cases with no real property. The no-kids version also requires no minor or dependent children. The with-kids version requires full agreement, including an agreed parenting plan. Contested cases or cases involving property need attorney-drafted pleadings.
Where do I get Tennessee's court-approved divorce forms?+
Go to tncourts.gov/help-center/court-approved-divorce-forms. It offers two free packets: Divorce Forms with No Kids and Divorce Forms with Kids, both approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court.
What is Form 3 in a Tennessee divorce?+
Form 3, Request to Postpone Filing Fees and Order, also called the Uniform Civil Affidavit of Indigency. It defers filing fees instead of waiving them. The court may let you pay at the end of the case. You may still owe court costs even if the deferral is approved.
Can I e-file my Tennessee divorce?+
Not through a statewide system for self-represented filers. Tennessee's appellate courts have a dedicated e-filing system, but the official divorce packets instruct pro se filers to bring paperwork in person to the county Circuit or Chancery Court Clerk's office.
What happens if my Tennessee divorce is contested or involves real property?+
Tennessee publishes no official numbered form for contested divorces, fault-ground divorces, or cases involving real property. Those cases need attorney-drafted pleadings filed under the general Rules of Civil Procedure instead of the Supreme Court-approved packet.
Does the Tennessee divorce packet include a custody form?+
For the with-kids packet, custody-jurisdiction information under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act is addressed through the required agreed parenting plan, not a separate standalone UCCJEA form.
This page is general information about forms in Tennessee, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Tennessee's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Tennessee. Virdix does not prepare or file Tennessee divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Tennessee.
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