How long do I have to live in Tennessee before I can file for divorce?

Under the Tennessee Code, a person seeking divorce must meet the following requirements to file in Tennessee.

A divorce may be granted for cause if the acts complained of were committed while the plaintiff was a bona fide resident of Tennessee or if the acts complained of were committed out of Tennessee and the plaintiff resided out of the state at the time, if the plaintiff or the defendant has resided in Tennessee six (6) months next preceding the filing of the complaint.

Translating from attorney to English, this means that if your divorce is for cause and the cause arose in Tennessee while the person seeking divorce was a resident here, or if the couple has lived in Tennessee for the last six (6) months. 

There are other potential jurisdiction issues for a person seeking either divorce or custody of minor children, so it is important to discuss your case with a licensed attorney before filing any such case.