Full question:
Do you have to hire an attorney to file for divorce or can a person represent himself? If you are currently a resident of one county in Tennessee.
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: Tennessee
Answer:
In Tennessee, you do not have to hire an attorney to file for divorce; a person can represent themselves. However, it's important to note that the acts leading to the divorce must have occurred while the plaintiff was a resident of Tennessee. If the acts happened outside the state and the plaintiff was not a resident at that time, at least one party must have lived in Tennessee for six months before filing the petition.
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