Q: Do I need to obtain life insurance in order to file for divorce in Memphis TN?
I am getting a divorce with my spouse who moved and lives in Bartlett TN (Memphis). We have two children together. My spouse is the one that is filling for the divorce since our children live s with her. Recently she obtained a lawyer to file the divorce and has told me that her lawyer told her that judge will not grant our divorce unless both of us obtain life insurance policies for our children. That sounds very far fetch to me because I never heard such of a request. Especially I know my spouse to be a liar and she has not allowed me to speak with her lawyer. I wanted to know is there a divorce law in Memphis TN stating that in order for a divorce to be granted you and the spouse must have life insurance policies?
A: It is not a statutory requirement to have a Divorce ordered. However there is a good chance that the non-custodial parent will have to pay for insurance for the benefit of the Child. The Court will Order this.
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