Video Summary:

In Tennessee, a divorce based on irreconcilable differences can only be granted if all major issues are fully resolved and agreed upon in writing. This includes a Permanent Parenting Plan, which outlines parenting time, child support, and other key custody factors, as well as a Marital Dissolution Agreement, which addresses alimony, asset division, and debt allocation. Both agreements must be signed and finalized before the court will grant a divorce. This process allows couples to avoid a contested divorce by reaching a mutual resolution on all financial and parenting matters.

Video Transcript:

In Tennessee, divorce based on irreconcilable differences requires that all major issues be fully resolved, documented, and agreed upon in writing.

There are two key documents necessary for this type of divorce:

1. Permanent Parenting Plan (PPP) – This legally binding agreement determines parenting time (custody), child support, and related variables. It ensures that all aspects of co-parenting are clearly outlined.

2. Marital Dissolution Agreement (MDA) – This document resolves alimony and property division, specifying how assets and debts will be divided and detailing the amount, duration, and conditions of alimony, if applicable.

Only when both agreements are fully negotiated, signed, and finalized can the court grant a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. This process allows couples to bypass a contested divorce, streamlining proceedings and reducing conflict.