Q: can my daughter file for a divorce in tennessee without being a resident for 6 months
my daughter had to move to us in tennessee she had nowhere else to go but her parents her marriage is in Kentucky. her husband is abusive physically and emotionally. we want to keep her safe she has 3 children and they are also scared of him. he says he wants to talk to the children and that leads into verbal abuse towards my daughter he has harassed her everyday and all day since she had to come live with us. she has saved every voice mail and every text he has sent
A: A Divorce alone will not help your Daughter. And no jurisdiction for Tennessee exists until she can swear she is living in TN for 6 months (the Husband might dispute this with proof). At best she might collect from a Tax Refund on him, but this is after child support is ordered. She should hire an attorney immediately, but remember a Divorce may not benefit her, and other Actions may be prudent.
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