Divorce Resources for Benton County

Tennessee

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Key Facts

Divorce in Benton County: Key Facts

Filing fee (Tennessee): $200–$400
Residency requirement: 6 months
Grounds: No-fault and fault-based
Property division: Equitable distribution
Population: 15,933

Filing rules and fees are set by Tennessee law and apply throughout Benton County. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full Tennessee divorce guide.

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Benton County Divorce FAQs

What is the residency requirement to file for divorce in Tennessee?

At least one spouse must have lived in Tennessee for 6 months before filing for divorce. This requirement is set by state law and applies throughout the state, including Benton County.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Benton County?

The court filing fee for a divorce in Tennessee is $200–$400. Fee waivers may be available for filers who cannot afford the fee — ask the court clerk about the waiver process. Beyond the filing fee, the median total cost of an uncontested divorce in Tennessee is about $3,000 (2022 data).

Does Tennessee allow no-fault divorce?

Yes. Tennessee allows no-fault divorce, and fault-based grounds are also available in some cases. Most divorces proceed on no-fault grounds.

How is property divided in a Tennessee divorce?

Tennessee uses equitable distribution: marital property is divided based on what the court finds fair in the circumstances of each case, which is not always an equal split.

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