Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Divorce Petition

Can I leagally petition the court for a no fault divorce without any legal representation? If so, where and how would I begin this process? Also, where would I find the necessary information to insure that my petition is legal and contains any and all information required to optain a legal divorce in my state? Spouse and I have not been together in a marital fashion as of 1 year today 9/4/04. I am unable to afford the cost of a lawyer and do not seem to be eligible for any local assistance with legal fees.

Thank you in advance for your help


Asked on 9/04/04, 11:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Divorce Petition

How ironic! I generally don't practice in the area of divorce law. However, I do help people just like you file their own petitions for divorce pro se (without a lawyer). You can read all about my assistance to pro se parties at http://riskmgmt.biz/prose.htm That page also shows contact information for me. The cost for having your paperwork prepared is $149 payable to me. In addition, you will have to pay a court filing cost of approximately $134.50, although the court costs can eventually be taxed to your spouse if you both agree to that. Or you can pay the court costs if you have more income. Please feel free to contact me if you and your spouse can agree to a divorce and want to handle this without lawyers. Tennessee Chancery Courts will accpet my pleadings and grant you a divorce.

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Answered on 9/06/04, 9:13 am


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