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Tennessee Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Tennessee. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance, 4) Personal injury awards, except to the extent they compensate medical expenses, lost wages, and other marital losses, 5) Appreciation of separate property, except where both spouses contributed to its appreciation, 6) Income from separate property, except where both spouses contributed to its preservation. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault may be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage or cohabitation with another person. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18. Courts generally will not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Tennessee child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/child-support.htm Divorce Related Statutes For Tennessee Click on the link below, then scroll down to Title 36, Domestic Relations. http://www.michie.com/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp= Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |