Filing information for the Shelby County Circuit Court. Get your Tennessee divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
Start My Tennessee DivorceAddress
140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone
(901) 222-3800
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Website
www.shelbycountytn.govFiling Fee
$184.50
Waiting Period
60 days before hearing if there are no minor children; 90 days before hearing if minor children are involved
Court Type
Circuit Court or Chancery Court
Prepare your COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Shelby County clerk's office (Shelby County Circuit Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Shelby County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 60 days before hearing if there are no minor children; 90 days before hearing if minor children are involved waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Tennessee divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Shelby County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
Summons / Summons / Waiver of Service
MARITAL DISSOLUTION AGREEMENT
FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE
Tennessee uses 'Plaintiff' and 'Defendant' in divorce proceedings. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
A Tennessee divorce may be filed when the divorce grounds occurred while the plaintiff was a Tennessee resident, or when the grounds occurred outside Tennessee and either spouse lived in Tennessee for 6 months before filing.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Tennessee court forms, including the COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Shelby County Circuit Court's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Shelby County Circuit Court at 140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. The filing fee is $184.50. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Tennessee-specific forms for you.
The Shelby County Circuit Court is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Shelby County is $184.50. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Shelby County Circuit Court is located at 140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. You can reach the clerk's office at (901) 222-3800.
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