SB2310 - Tennessee: Child Custody And Support, Courts, Juvenile, Divorce, Annulment And Alimony, Domestic Relations

Companion Bill HB1981. Domestic Relations - Requires a waiting period for any divorce involving parties with minor children; requires mediation in all divorce proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 36. Fiscal Summary for SB2310 / *HB1981Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB2310 / *HB1981 This bill establishes waiting periods for divorces sought on any grounds. Unless specifically waived or extended by the court, this bill requires bills for divorce to be on file for the following periods before being heard: (1) 60 days, if the parties have no unmarried children under 18 years of age; or (2) 90 days, if the parties have an unmarried child under 18 years of age. These periods will be measured from the date the bill for divorce is filed. [...]

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