The first box in Row 2 tells the name of the form and the form number. The second box in Row 2 has a blank for a file number and division. Important! The court clerk will tell you the file number when you file the paperwork. Do not write in a file number until you get this information from the court clerk. Important! Some large counties have different court divisions. Check with the court clerk to see if the court has divisions in your county. Do not fill in the division blank unless the court tells you that there is a division. Row 3 is where you list your name and your spouse's name. The spouse who is filing the divorce is the Plaintiff. The other spouse is the Defendant. The information you fill out in the big box must be the same on each form. Wilson County Tennessee State of Tennessee Circuit Court File No. (Must Be Completed) Form Division Name and Number (Large Counties Only) Plaintiff (Name: First, Middle, Last of spouse filing the divorce) Defendant (Name: First, Middle, Last of the other spouse) Step 1 You and your spouse MUST fill out these papers. The Court Clerk do this can’t for you. When they are filled out, go to the Court and give them Clerk’s office (file) these papers: Request for Divorce, Form 1. Must be signed and notarized. Form 2 Spouses’ Personal Information, Fill it out and put it in a letter-size envelope. On the outside, write both spouses’ names and your case number. The Court Clerk will give you your case number. Check with your Court Clerk to see if you need to fill out a Civil Case Cover Sheet or a summons. Title IV-D Information Form, Form 10. This form is only needed if one or both parents receive benefits from the State of Tennessee or child support. Fill it out and check with the court clerk to see if you need to file this form. Step 2 If you afford to pay the filing fee, also fill out and give the Court Clerk (file): can’t If you to Postpone Filing Fees and Order, Form 3 need it The court may let you pay the filing fees at the end of your case. You and your spouse must decide how you will split the cost of the filing fees
The first box in Row 2 tells the name of the form and the form number. The second box in Row 2 has a blank for a file number and division. Important! The court clerk will tell you the file number when you file the paperwork. Do not write in a file number until you get this information from the court clerk. Important! Some large counties have different court divisions. Check with the court clerk to see if the court has divisions in your county. Do not fill in the division blank unless the court tells you that there is a division. Row 3 is where you list your name and your spouse's name. The spouse who is filing the divorce is the Plaintiff. The other spouse is the Defendant. The information you fill out in the big box must be the same on each form. State of Tennessee Circuit Court Wilson County Tennessee Form Name and Number File No. (Must Be Completed) Division (Large Counties Only) Plaintiff (Name: First, Middle, Last of spouse filing the divorce) Defendant (Name: First, Middle, Last of the other spouse) Step 1 You and your spouse MUST fill out these papers. The Court Clerk can’t do this for you. When they are filled out, go to the Court Clerk’s office and give them (file) these papers: Request for Divorce, Form 1. Must be signed and notarized. Spouses’ Personal Information, Form 2 Fill it out and put it in a letter-size envelope. On the outside, write both spouses’ names and your case number. The Court Clerk will give you your case number. Check with your Court Clerk to see if you need to fill out a Civil Case Cover Sheet or a summons. Title IV-D Information Form, Form 10. This form is only needed if one or both parents receive benefits from the State of Tennessee or child support. Fill it out and check with the court clerk to see if you need to file this form. Step 2 If you can’t afford to pay the filing fee, also fill out and give the Court Clerk (file): If you to Postpone Filing Fees and Order, Form 3 need it The court may let you pay the filing fees at the end of your case. You and your spouse must decide how you will split the cost of the filing fees