An Uncontested Tennessee Divorce Can Settle in as Little as 60 Days

One of the main reasons you may seek an uncontested divorce is to speed up the process of finalizing the end of your marriage. The uncontested divorce process can be much shorter than a contested divorce because it negates the need for a court hearing and trial to approve the final resolution.

When an uncontested divorce is filed purely on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, the timeframe for finalization can be as little as 60 days. This is possible if the plaintiff (spouse initiating the divorce) and respondent (other spouse) act quickly to agree upon the terms of the divorce.

Once these agreements are met, the Marital Settlement Agreement is prepared, typically with the help of one or more divorce attorneys, and submitted to the Clerk of Courts for review. The faster this process goes, the sooner a Final Decree can be granted to finalize the divorce.

The 60-day approval period may be possible only when there are no minor children involved in the marriage. If the couple does have minor children to consider in their agreement, there are additional steps, such as drafting an approved Parenting Plan and providing for the care and wellbeing of the children in their agreement.

To give your uncontested divorce case an edge in a quick resolution, it’s best to work with a divorce attorney from the start. Your attorney can help catch errors and omissions before they become part of your case and result in the need to resubmit your agreement to the court. (

Even an Uncontested Divorce Can Benefit From Legal Help

While the uncontested divorce process may remove the need for a court hearing, this does not mean that there won’t be negotiations to go through to obtain an agreement. Especially when your family’s future is at stake, you need to make sure that you are getting your fair end of the deal in the divorce process.

At the Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC our team is here to help you and your family through the divorce process with the highest respect and care. We focus on both the emotional and financial burdens you may face during this time and help ease the stress on your personal life.

Our attorneys are professionals in both family law in Tennessee and in forensic accounting. We bring more than just emotional relief to our clients; we also help protect their financial future. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact our office – 1-901-683-1850.