How long does a divorce take in Tennessee?

While there is no maximum time that a divorce can take in Tennessee, there is a minimum amount of time a divorce must take.  When a divorce is filed in Tennessee, then the judge must wait at least sixty (60) days before he or she can grant a divorce.  If the couple has children under the age of eighteen (18) then the judge has to wait at least ninety (90) days before he or she may grant a divorce.  This is a a mandatory cool down period under the law that may not be waived.  That means even if the the couple agree to a divorce sooner than the minimum time that a judge cannot grant the divorce until the required time has passed.