§ 36-4-134. Notice That the Decree Does Not Necessarily Affect the Ability of a Creditor to Proceed Against a Party or a Party’s Property
Every final decree of divorce granted on any fault ground of divorce and every marital dissolution agreement shall contain a notice that the decree does not necessarily affect the ability of a creditor to proceed against a party or a party’s property, even though the party is not responsible under the terms of the decree […]
§ 36-4-135. False Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Furtherance of Litigation
Whenever a trial court finds that any person knowingly made a false allegation of sexual abuse in furtherance of litigation, in addition to any other penalties provided for by law or rule, the court may hold the accuser in contempt of court and may order the accuser to pay all litigation expenses, including, but not […]
§ 36-4-128. Remarriage After Spouse’s Two-Year Absence — Effect of Spouse’s Return
If, upon a false rumor, apparently well founded, of the death of one (1) of the parties, who has been absent two (2) whole years, the other party marries again, the party remaining single may, upon returning, insist upon a restoration of conjugal rights or upon a dissolution of the marriage, and the court shall […]
§ 36-4-129. Stipulated Grounds And/or Defenses — Grant of Divorce
In all actions for divorce from the bonds of matrimony or legal separation the parties may stipulate as to grounds and/or defenses. The court may, upon stipulation to or proof of any ground of divorce pursuant to § 36-4-101, grant a divorce to the party who was less at fault or, if either or both […]
§ 36-4-130. Mediation — Confidentiality of Information and Documents
When the parties to a divorce action mediate the dispute, the mediator shall not divulge information disclosed to the mediator by the parties or by others in the course of mediation. All records, reports, and other documents developed for the mediation are confidential and privileged. Communications made during a mediation may be disclosed only: When […]
§ 36-4-131. Mediation — Waiver or Extension — Domestic Abuse
Except as provided in subsections (b), (c) and (d), in any proceeding for divorce or separate maintenance, the court shall order the parties to participate in mediation. The court may waive or extend mediation pursuant to subsection (a) for reasons including, but not limited to: Any factor codified in § 36-6-409(4); Either party is unable […]
§ 36-4-132. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
In an action for dissolution of marriage involving minor children, upon its own motion or upon the motion of either party, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for any minor child of the marriage. The reasonable fees or costs of the guardian ad litem shall be borne by the parties and may be […]
§ 36-4-133. Compliance With Notice of Insurance Termination Provisions Required
On and after January 1, 2007, before entering an order or decree for a divorce or a legal separation under this title, the court shall determine that the appropriate spouse has complied with § 56-7-2366, if applicable. If the court determines that the notification process has not been followed, then the court shall consider requiring […]
§ 36-4-124. Right to Remarry
When a marriage is absolutely annulled, or dissolved, the parties shall severally be at liberty to marry again. Code 1858, § 2475 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 26, § 7); Shan., § 4228; mod. Code, 1932, § 8452; Acts 1970, ch. 347, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 36-831.
§ 36-4-125. Legitimacy of Children Unaffected by Divorce or Annulment
The annulment or dissolution of the marriage shall not in any way affect the legitimacy of the children of the same. Code 1858, § 2476 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 26, § 7); Shan., § 4229; mod. Code 1932, § 8453; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 36-832.