§ 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 […]
§ 36-4-134. 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 […]
§ 36-4-124. 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.
§ 36-4-126. Suspension of Proceedings to Attempt Reconciliation — Revocation
During the pendency of any suit for absolute divorce, limited divorce or separate maintenance, the court having jurisdiction of the matter may, upon the written stipulation of both the husband and wife that they desire to attempt a reconciliation, enter an order suspending any and all orders and proceedings for such time as the court, […]
§ 36-4-127. Expunction of Divorce Records Upon Reconciliation of Parties
Parties to any divorce proceeding, who have reconciled and dismissed their cause of action, may thereafter file an agreed sworn petition signed by both parties and notarized, requesting expunction of their divorce records. Upon the filing of such petition, the judge shall issue an order directing the clerk to expunge all records pertaining to such […]
§ 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 […]