Divorce Cost in Tennessee (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 17 cities in Tennessee. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$299
Filing Fee
$1,962
Avg Uncontested
$19,194
Avg Contested
17
Cities Covered

Tennessee Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period60 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Tennessee

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Nashville689,447$2,182$21,709$269/hr
Memphis633,104$1,958$19,131$237/hr
Knoxville190,740$2,028$19,966$247/hr
Chattanooga181,099$1,937$18,897$234/hr
Clarksville142,357$1,909$18,579$230/hr
Murfreesboro117,044$1,979$19,410$240/hr
Franklin68,886$1,944$18,991$235/hr
Jackson67,685$1,965$19,211$238/hr
Johnson City65,123$1,902$18,519$229/hr
Bartlett58,226$1,965$19,254$238/hr
Hendersonville54,068$1,937$18,906$234/hr
Kingsport52,962$1,944$18,994$235/hr
Collierville47,333$1,937$18,934$234/hr
Smyrna43,060$1,888$18,346$227/hr
Cleveland42,774$1,972$19,311$239/hr
Brentwood40,021$1,958$19,168$237/hr
Germantown39,375$1,944$18,972$235/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Tennessee?
The court filing fee for divorce in Tennessee is $299. Total costs range from $1,962 for an uncontested divorce to $19,194 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Tennessee?
Tennessee requires a waiting period of 60 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Tennessee a community property or equitable distribution state?
Tennessee follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.