Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee Document Filing Requirements
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Required elements, certificates, and structural requirements for court documents. This page is scoped to Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order
- Must include
- case number
When a divorce is filed after an Order of Protection, an Order containing both the Order of Protection and Divorce case numbers must be submitted to extend the Order of Protection by operation of law until the divorce modifies or dissolves it.
1) An Order containing both the Order of Protection Case Number and the Divorce Case Number should be submitted which extends the Order of Protection by operation of law until the divorce action modifies or dissolves the Order of Protection.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Letter
When a QPO authorizing informal interviews is granted, the petitioner must notify the treating health care provider by letter with a copy of the QPO, advising that participation is voluntary and may be refused without recourse.
Should a court determine, in its discretion, that a QPO authorizing informal oral interviews with non-party treating physicians is appropriate, the petitioner shall notify the treating health care provider by letter, including a copy of the QPO, that participation in the interview is voluntary and that the provider has the right to refuse to the interview without recourse.
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Civil cases
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- Disclosure
If an interview discloses opinions on standard of care, compliance, or causation, the interviewing party must file a disclosure of the opinions' substance signed by the person expressing them.
In the event any opinion is disclosed during the interview concerning the standard of care of any healthcare provider, compliance with or breach of the standard, and/or causation of the alleged injury, then the party conducting the interview shall file a disclosure containing the substance of the opinions expressed. Said disclosure shall be signed by the person expressing the opinions
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Filing
- Must include
- certificate of service
Every filing except a fully agreed order must include a certificate of service stating the date, method, and persons served.
All filings except fully agreed orders must include a certificate of service showing date, method, and persons served.
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- Filing
- Must include
- ai disclosure
Papers must be signed with full contact information, and generative-AI content must be verified; violations may result in sanctions.
Papers must be signed with full contact information. Signatures certify accuracy and proper purpose. Use of generative AI requires verification of all content. Violations may result in sanctions.
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- Class action complaint
A class-action complaint must place “Complaint – Class Action” next to the caption.
Class‑action complaints must include “Complaint – Class Action” next to the caption.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion and response
- Must include
- proposed order
Motions and responses must be written; unopposed motions may be granted before hearings, and proposed orders should be filed in advance.
Written motions and responses required. Unopposed motions may be granted before hearings. Proposed orders should be filed in advance.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
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- Unlawful detainer filing
Pro se landlords filing unlawful detainer/eviction actions must attach proof of ownership or right to possess the property, or submit it to the court at the hearing.
Landlords/Owners who are Pro Se, meaning they are not represented by legal counsel, shall upon filing an unlawful detainer or eviction proceeding, attach proof of ownership or the right to possess the property in question. The right to possession and/or ownership may be proven through property deed, title, lease, or other verifiable source. If the proof of ownership or right to possession is not filed with the court clerk by the Pro Se plaintiff prior to the hearing, said proof must be submitted to the court at the hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
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- Default judgment
Before moving for a default judgment, the plaintiff must file an SCRA affidavit regarding the defendant's military service, and moving for default judgment constitutes an affirmative representation that such affidavit was filed.
Before moving the court for a default judgment, it shall be the responsibility of the plaintiff to file with the court an affidavit as required by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), 50 U.S.C. App. 5 521(b)(1), stating whether or not the defendant is in military service and showing necessary facts to support the affidavit; or if the plaintiff is unable to determine whether or not the defendant is in military service, stating that the plaintiff is unable to determine whether or not the defendant is in military service. If the affidavit does not state that the defendant is not in military service, the plaintiff shall inform the court of this fact at the time the default judgment is moved for. The act of moving the court to enter a default judgment against a non-appearing defendant shall be deemed an affirmative representation to the court that the plaintiff has filed an affidavit indicating that the defendant is not in military service.
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Civil cases
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- Facsimile filing cover sheet
- Must include
- caption, case number
Each fax-filed document must include a cover sheet with the listed case, document, sender, page-count, date, and filing-instruction information.
Any document filed by facsimile transmission shall be accompanied by the uniform cover sheet set forth in the comment to this rule stating: the caption of the case; the trial court docket number; the title of the transmitted document; the number of pages of the facsimile transmission (including the cover sheet); the sender’s name, address, voice telephone number, and facsimile telephone number; and the date of the facsimile transmission. The cover sheet shall also contain clear and concise instructions as to the filing of the transmitted document.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
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- Statement of issues income and expenses
The Statement of Issues, Income, and Expenses requires attachment of payroll records, military leave earnings, or other proof of income for the past six pay periods, or, if unavailable, the past two years of tax returns with all schedules.
It is mandatory to attach payroll records, leave earning statement from the military, or other proof of income for the past six (6) most recent pay periods. If such income information is not available, then the past two (2) years of tax returns and all schedules are required to be attached.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order to set divorce
A notarized Marital Dissolution Agreement signed by both parties must be filed with the Court.
A Marital Dissolution Agreement executed by both parties and properly notarized has been filed with the Court,
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order to set divorce
The party awarded the divorce must execute and notarize an affidavit to waive appearance at the final hearing.
An Affidavit to Waive Appearance at Final Irreconcilable Differences Divorce Hearing has been executed by the party being awarded the divorce and properly notarized.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order
A separate Order must be submitted on the Order of Protection case when the divorce action concludes or modifies or dissolves the Order of Protection.
2) A separate Order should be submitted on the Order of Protection case when the divorce action is concluded or when the divorce action modifies or dissolves the Order of Protection.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
A party seeking to lift these orders must file a written motion stating the grounds during the applicable filing deadlines.
Further, should a party wish that the ORDER/S be lifted, that party must file a written motion stating such grounds during the applicable filing deadlines.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
- Applies to
- Companion case filing
Filings of companion or third-party civil cases must note the companion relationship to a pending General Sessions Court case, and such cases are consolidated for trial.
Upon the filing of any civil action, which is, related to a pending action in General Sessions Court (e.g., Cross Warrant to Third Party Complaint), the party filing such companion case shall note the new warrant is a companion case to a pending General Sessions Court case. All companion or third-party cases shall be consolidated for trial with the original action.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
- Applies to
- Amended civil warrant
A served civil warrant with a trial date set may only be amended with leave of court.
If a Civil Warrant has been served and a trial date set, the Plaintiff may only amend the Warrant with leave of court, and leave shall be freely given when justice so requires.
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- Applies to
- Judgment
Judgments containing more than a single element must list damages and attorney's fee separately before the total.
All judgments, including default judgments and agreed orders, which contain more than a single element must list damages and attorney's fee separately before the total.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
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- Agreed order
Agreed Orders or Judgments must be signed by all parties or their attorneys, or the presenting party must sign, certifying that the opposing party has been notified of the entry, its terms, and the date of entry.
All parties or their attorneys shall sign all Agreed Orders or Judgments which are presented to the Court or the party presenting the Order or Judgments shall sign the Judgments, thereby certifying that the opposing party has been notified of the entry of the Agreed Order or judgment, its terms and the date of entry.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
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- Medical expense documentation
For minor personal injury settlements, the Court holds a chambers hearing with the minor and guardian present, and Plaintiff's Counsel must provide documentation of medical expenses and the minor's present medical condition.
In all cases where the parties propose to settle a personal injury claim brought on behalf of a minor, the Court shall conduct a hearing to chambers at which the minor and his/her guardian are present. At such hearing, Plaintiff's Counsel shall provide the Court with documentation reflecting the medical expenses incurred in connection with the claim and describing the minor's present medical condition.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
- Applies to
- Agreed order
Agreed judgments must be signed by both parties and/or their attorneys.
Agreed judgments must be signed by both parties and/or their attorneys.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Facsimile filed document
Fax-filed documents remain subject to all applicable court rules, including rules on document content and form, signatures, and service.
All documents filed by facsimile transmission shall comply with all applicable rules of court, including, without limitation, rules governing the content and form of pleadings and other papers; the signing of pleadings, motions and other papers; and the service of all papers.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Supplemental income statement
Parties who are self-employed, operate a business, belong to a partnership/joint venture, or are salaried by a closed corporation must complete the supplemental income statement and attach the most recent federal income tax return and profit and loss statement.
page must be filled out if you: 1. Are self-employed, or ===== PAGE 4 ===== 2. Operate a business or practice a profession, or 3. Are a member of a partnership or joint venture, or 4. Are a shareholder in and are salaried by a closed corporation or similar entity. Attach to this statement a copy of the following documents relating to the partnership, joint venture, business, professional corporation or similar entity: 1. The most recent Federal Income Tax Return; and 2. The most recent Profit and Loss
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Affidavit
The Affidavit must be executed under oath before a Notary Public who verifies the affiant's identity personally or by identification.
The Affiant, _____________________________, with whom I am personally acquainted or who provided identification, and who, upon oath executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes contained therein, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for said county and state.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING
- Applies to
- Motion for expedited hearing
- Must include
- proposed order
Expedited hearing requires filing a motion for expedited hearing with the underlying motion and a proposed order with the hearing date left blank.
In order to schedule a motion on an expedited basis without the agreement of all parties, a party must file a motion for an expedited hearing, along with the underlying motion. A proposed order granting the motion for an expedited hearing shall be filed as well, leaving the date of hearing blank for the Court to complete.
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- Documentary evidence
Counsel admitting documentary evidence for the jury to read must provide enough copies for each juror plus one copy for the Court.
Counsel admitting documentary evidence which he or she wants the jury to read in court shall provide a sufficient number of copies to enable each juror in court to have his or her own copy plus one copy for the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion to exempt
Parties filing an uncontested/irreconcilable differences Divorce Complaint may file a Motion to Exempt from the parenting seminar if an Agreed Permanent Parenting Plan is filed.
If the parties are filing an uncontested/irreconcilable differences Divorce Complaint, the parties may opt to file a "Motion to Exempt" themselves from the parenting seminar if an Agreed Permanent Parenting Plan is filed with the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026INFO
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Facsimile filed document
A signature reproduced by fax is treated as an original signature.
A signature reproduced by facsimile transmission shall be treated as an original signature.
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- Applies to
- Contempt petition
A concise description of the contemptuous act is acceptable if it includes the due date, amount due, amount paid if any, and the resulting arrearage figure.
(Note: A more concise version of the above description of the contemptuous act is acceptable provided it lists the due date, amount due, amount paid, if any, and a resulting arrearage figure.)
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- Motion to approve sales contract ?
For sales of real property in which court approval is required, when the fiduciary enters into a sales contract, the fiduciary must file and serve a motion to approve the contract under Local Rules §§ 26 and 39.13, and give Notice to all Interested Parties, including the respondent if in a conservatorship.
Summary: When court approval is required, the fiduciary must file and serve a motion to approve the sales contract and give notice to all interested parties.
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- Motion to approve sales contract ?
The fiduciary must attach to the motion, (i) a copy of the sales contract, and (ii) the County Assessor of Property’s report of the real property’s assessed value or a professional appraisal of the real property.
Summary: The motion to approve a sales contract must attach a copy of the sales contract and the County Assessor's report or a professional appraisal.
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- Motion to withdraw ?
No attorney may withdraw as counsel of record except by leave of court for good cause upon motion after notice to all parties, including the withdrawing attorney's client, and order entered.
Summary: An attorney may withdraw as counsel of record only by leave of court for good cause, upon motion after notice to all parties including the client, and entry of an order.
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- Motion to seal ?
Motions to file court documents under seal must state specific facts and compelling reasons sufficient to overcome the presumption in favor of public access to court records.
Summary: Motions to seal must state specific facts and compelling reasons overcoming the presumption of public access.
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- Proposed order
- Must include
- proposed order
When the court directs, counsel will prepare orders for the court’s entry. All proposed orders must be filed with the Clerk and served on opposing counsel within 7 calendar days of the court’s ruling.
Summary: Proposed orders prepared by counsel must be filed with the Clerk within 7 calendar days of the court's ruling.
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- Temporary restraining order application ?
the applicant’s attorney or the self-represented applicant certifies in writing the efforts made to give notice of the application and the reasons why notice should not be required;
Summary: A TRO applicant must certify in writing the efforts made to notify the adverse party and why notice should not be required.
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- Temporary restraining order application ?
- Must include
- proposed order ?
The applicant must submit a proposed restraining order with the application that provides space for the court to set a date, time, and location for a temporary injunction hearing.
Summary: TRO applications must include a proposed restraining order with space for the court to set the temporary injunction hearing date, time, and location.
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- Motion to set for trial ?
The motion to set the case for trial must include a notice of hearing date for the motion.
Summary: The motion to set the case for trial must include a notice of the hearing date for the motion.
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- Scheduling order
In all cases, the court will require a Scheduling Order. The Scheduling Order must establish deadlines to complete discovery and ADR, and must either set a trial date or a date by which the trial must be set in the first numbered paragraph of the Order.
Summary: A Scheduling Order is required in all cases and must establish discovery and ADR deadlines and set a trial date or trial-setting deadline in its first numbered paragraph.
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- Subpoena to medical provider
All subpoenas to medical providers for medical records must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.I.P.A.A.), see 45 C.F.R. § 164.512(e), and include the following notice:
Summary: Subpoenas to medical providers for medical records must comply with HIPAA and include the specified HIPAA notice.
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- Trial brief
Trial briefs are required in all non-jury civil cases.
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- Petition to establish guardianship ?
A petition to establish a guardianship for a minor must be verified and contain the information required by statute and these Rules.
Summary: Petitions to establish a guardianship for a minor must be verified and contain all statutorily required information.
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- Certificate of service
The certificate of service must include each person's last known mailing address, even if Notice if given by a method other than mailing.
Summary: The certificate of service must include each person's last known mailing address even when notice is given by a method other than mailing.
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- Petition to probate
A verified petition to probate a testamentary instrument (will or codicil) must include all of the information required by statute and these Rules. The petition must contain a paragraph that identifies the names, addresses, ages, and relationships to the decedent of all beneficiaries under the testamentary instrument. In addition, the petition must contain a separate paragraph that identifies the names, addresses, ages, and relationships to the decedent of all the decedent's intestate heirs under Tenn. Code Ann. § 31-2-104.
Summary: Petitions to probate a will or codicil must identify all beneficiaries and intestate heirs with names, addresses, ages, and relationships to the decedent.
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- Petition to administer intestate estate ?
A verified petition to administer an intestate estate must include all of the information required by statute and these Rules. The petition must contain a paragraph that identifies the names, addresses, ages, and relationships to the decedent of all the decedent's intestate heirs under Tenn. Code Ann. § 31-2-104.
Summary: Petitions to administer intestate estates must identify all intestate heirs with names, addresses, ages, and relationships to the decedent.
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- Petition to establish conservatorship ?
A petition to establish a conservatorship or for the appointment of an expedited limited healthcare fiduciary must be verified and contain the information required by statute and these Rules.
Summary: Petitions to establish a conservatorship or appoint an expedited limited healthcare fiduciary must be verified and contain all statutorily required information.
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- Petition to sell real property
A conservator may not sell a respondent’s interest in real property without court approval. The conservator must file a verified petition to sell real property. The petition must establish that the proposed sale either (i) is in the respondent’s best interest, or (ii) is necessary to pay the respondent’s financial obligations.
Summary: A conservator must obtain court approval to sell a respondent's real property by filing a verified petition establishing the sale is in the respondent's best interest or necessary to pay obligations.
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- Petition to sell real property
A guardian may not sell a minor’s interest in real property without court approval. The guardian must file a verified petition to sell real property. The petition must establish that the proposed sale either (i) is in the minor’s best interest, or (ii) is necessary to pay the minor’s financial obligations.
Summary: A guardian must obtain court approval to sell a minor's real property by filing a verified petition establishing the sale is in the minor's best interest or necessary to pay obligations.
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- Order granting petition to sell real property ?
Unless the court expressly directs otherwise, any order granting a petition to sell real property must authorize the fiduciary to obtain an appraisal, list the real property for sale, market the property, and enter into a contract for sale of the real property.
Summary: An order granting a petition to sell real property must authorize the fiduciary to obtain an appraisal, list and market the property, and enter into a sales contract.
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- Contract for sale of real property ?
Any contract for sale of the real property must list the fiduciary as the seller (on behalf of the decedent’s estate, respondent under conservatorship, or minor under guardianship). Any contract for sale of the real property must expressly and conspicuously state that the sale of the real property is Subject to Court Approval. The fiduciary must sign the contract for sale in a fiduciary capacity and not in an individual capacity.
Summary: Sales contracts must list the fiduciary as seller, conspicuously state the sale is subject to court approval, and be signed by the fiduciary in a fiduciary capacity.
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- Proposed parenting plan
- Must include
- certificate of service ?
Motions to Set and Motions for Default in divorce cases with children and in cases where a modification of parenting time is requested must have a Proposed Parenting Plan filed and served on the adverse party along with the motion, or 14 days before the motion hearing, before the motion will be granted.
Summary: Motions such as set parenting in cases with children, motions for default, and parenting-time modification motions require a Proposed a Parenting Plan to be filed and served with the motion or at latest 14 days before the motion hearing.
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- Motion for default
All Motions for Default, where service was obtained via publication, must have on file copies of the clippings reflecting the publication or an affidavit from the printer confirming the publication dates.
Summary: Default judgments obtained by earlier service must include either copies of the publication clippings or a printer's affidavit confirming publication dates.
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- Proposed order ?
If a case is reflected on this page, no appearance is necessary, and an Order on the motion may be submitted as if the motion was heard and granted. The Order may not be submitted or mailed to opposing counsel or self-represented litigant prior to the date of the scheduled motion hearing and must reference the date of the hearing.
Summary: For motions on the Resolved Motions page, no appearance is required and the movant may submit an Order as if granted, but the Order must reference the hearing date and must not be submitted or mailed to opposing counsel or the self-represented litigant before that date.
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- Discovery motion ?
- Must include
- certificate of conference ?
All motions to compel discovery responses shall describe in detail the good-faith, written efforts made to resolve the matters alleged prior to filing the motion and must state with specificity the discovery responses that are alleged to be deficient
Summary: Motions to compel discovery must detail good-faith written efforts to resolve disputes and identify the specific deficient responses.
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- Interrogatory responses
Failure to provide a notarized signature on interrogatory responses shall be sanctioned.
Summary: Interrogatory responses must include a notarized signature; failure to do so results in sanctions.
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- Temporary restraining order request ?
All requests for Temporary Restraining Orders must be accompanied by an underlying petition or complaint (if one is not already pending). The Court does not adjudicate temporary restraining orders as a stand-alone action.
Summary: TRO requests must be accompanied by an underlying petition or complaint; stand-alone TRO requests are not permitted.
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- Ex parte request
All ex parte requests must be accompanied by an affidavit in compliance with Tenn. R. Civ. P. 65.03 and a statement in compliance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-1-107.
Summary: Ex parte requests must include a mandated Rule 65 affidavit and statement.
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- Marital dissolution agreement
A signed and notarized Marital Dissolution Agreement has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. If there was no service on the defendant, the last date of signature must be within six (6) months of the final hearing date.
Summary: Before an Irreconcilable Differences Divorce can be set for final hearing, a signed and notarized Marital Dissolution Agreement must be filed, and if the defendant was not served, its last signature must be within six months of the hearing.
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- Agreed parenting plan and child support worksheet
If there are minor children of the marriage, a signed and notarized Agreed Parenting Plan and Child Support Worksheet have been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk.
Summary: When minor children exist, a signed and notarized Agreed Parenting Plan and Child Support Worksheet must be filed before the final hearing can be set.
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- Notice of insurance
A Notice of Insurance has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk.
Summary: A Notice of Insurance must be filed before an Irreconcilable Differences Divorce can be set for final hearing.
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- Proof of parenting seminar attendance
If there are minor children of the marriage, proof of parenting seminar attendance of both parties is filed with the Circuit Court Clerk, or an order to waive parenting seminar attendance has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk.
Summary: When minor children exist, proof of both parents' parenting seminar attendance must be filed, unless an order waiving the seminar has been filed.
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- Proof of mediation
Proof of mediation has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk or an order to waive mediation has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk.
Summary: Proof of mediation must be filed, or an order waiving mediation must be filed, before the final hearing can be set.
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- Order to set
All Irreconcilable Differences (ID) Divorces must be set for a final hearing date via an Order to Set. This is true even if appearance is being waived at the final hearing.
Summary: Every Irreconcilable Differences Divorce, including waivers, must be set for final hearing through an Order to Set.
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- Order to set
The Order to Set Irreconcilable Differences Divorces shall state the following: a) That the matter is being set on the Court’s Irreconcilable Differences Divorce Docket. b) Whether the matter is being set with an appearance waiver. The Order to Set Irreconcilable Differences Divorce with Appearance Waiver may be found here: https://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/wp-content/uploads/THIRD-CIRCUIT-ID-WAIVER-ORDER-TO-SET.pdf c) The Complaint has been pending for the requisite statutory period.
Summary: An Order to Set an ID Divorce must state the docket, whether appearance is waived, and that the statutory period has elapsed.
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- Order to set ?
e) The date that a Marital Dissolution Agreement was signed by the parties and filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. f) If applicable, the date that the Agreed Parenting Plan and Child Support Worksheet were signed by both parties and filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. g) The date and time of the final hearing. h) A date and signature line for the Judge’s signature.
Summary: The Order to Set must include the Marital Dissolution Agreement date, parenting plan/child support date if applicable, the final hearing date/time, and a signature line for the Judge.
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- Affidavit of appearance ?
To waive appearance at the final hearing of an Irreconcilable Differences divorce, the party being granted the divorce must submit an affidavit that includes the language contained in the following form: https://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/wp-content/uploads/THIRD-CIRCUIT-ID-AFFIDAVIT.pdf
Summary: To waive appearance at an ID Divorce final hearing, the petitioner must file an appearance-waiver affidavit using the required language set out in the linked form.
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- Judicial settlement conference statement
At least 72 hours (three (3) business days) prior to the Judicial Settlement Conference, each party shall deliver a confidential ex parte Judicial Settlement Conference Statement directly to the Special Master. The statement shall be furnished only to the Special Master, not the other party, and shall NOT be filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. The Judicial Settlement Conference Statement shall include a summary of the party’s position for settlement, factors compelling or blocking settlement, and a candid assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the case.
Summary: Each party must deliver a confidential ex parte Judicial Settlement Conference Statement to the Special Master (not filed with the clerk) containing a settlement position summary, factors compelling or blocking settlement, and a candid assessment of case strengths and weaknesses.
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- Contempt petition
Appearance orders are required on all contempt petitions (civil or criminal) where, by verified pleadings, the petition is alleging irreparable harm, dire need, or an immediate hearing.
Summary: Appearance orders are required on all contempt petitions alleging irreparable harm, dire need, or an immediate hearing.
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- Firearms declaration ?
Even if the Respondent does not own or possess firearms, they must file this form. If the Respondent is a firearms owner, they must include the name, address, and telephone contact information of the person to whom they have transported the firearms for safe keeping while the OP is in effect.
Summary: The Firearms Declaration must be filed even if the respondent owns no firearms, and firearms owners must include the name, address, and phone number of the person holding the firearms.
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- Order of continuance
- Must include
- certificate of service
All Orders of Continuance shall include the new hearing date. No Orders of Continuance will be approved or signed without a specific new hearing date included in the Order with a certificate of service to all parties and attorneys.
Summary: Orders of Continuance must include a specific new hearing date and a certificate of service to all parties and attorneys.
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- Agreed order of dismissal
Any Agreed Orders of Dismissal presented to the Court for approval shall include language as to whether the case is being dismissed with or without prejudice and shall assess court costs.
Summary: Agreed orders of dismissal must state whether the case is dismissed with or without prejudice and must assess court costs.
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- Filing prepared with generative ai ?
An attorney or self-represented party must not file with the court any pleading, motion, brief, or other paper prepared using generative AI without first confirming its accuracy, including all quotations, citations, paraphrased assertions, and legal analysis.
Summary: Before filing any document prepared with generative AI, an attorney or self-represented party must confirm the accuracy of all quotations, citations, paraphrased assertions, and legal analysis.
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- Court proceedings
Unless approved in advance by the Court, photographing, recording, or broadcasting court proceedings in any manner is strictly prohibited.
Summary: Photographing, recording, or broadcasting court proceedings in any manner is strictly prohibited unless approved in advance by the Court.
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Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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- Motion for expedited hearing
- Must include
- proposed order
To schedule a motion on an expedited basis without the agreement of the parties, the moving party must file a Motion for an Expedited Hearing and attach the underlying motion. The party shall also E-file a Proposed Order granting the Motion for Expedited Hearing, leaving the date blank for the Court to complete. The Motion for Expedited Hearing should explain why Local Rule § 26.03(a) or (b) should be waived.
Summary: To expedite a motion without party agreement, the moving party must file a Motion for Expedited Hearing attaching the underlying motion, E-file a proposed order with a blank date, and explain why Local Rule § 26.03(a) or (b) should be waived.
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Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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- Final judgment
All final judgments must contain language taxing court costs as designated by the parties involved in the case. The Clerk may refuse to enter any proposed final judgments or compromise and settlement orders until such language is added and court costs are paid.
Summary: Final judgments must include language taxing court costs, and the Clerk may refuse entry of proposed final judgments or settlement orders until that language is added and court costs are paid.
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- Proposed order
- Must include
- proposed order
Once the date has been confirmed with the Court, the requesting party shall E-file a General (Proposed) Order setting the hearing.
Summary: After the hearing date is confirmed, the requesting party must E-file a General (Proposed) Order setting the hearing.
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- Divorce complaint
All divorce complaints must conform with statutory requirements as set forth in T.C.A. §36-4-106.
Summary: Divorce complaints must conform to the statutory requirements of T.C.A. §36-4-106.
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- Divorce complaint
In addition to the statutory requirements for a divorce complaint set forth in T.C.A. §36-4-106 the Court requires the following to be included in all divorce complaints: a. Date of Separation of the Parties b. Place of Separation of the Parties (including city, county, and state) c. Whether each party is an active member of the military d. Ages of the children (if applicable) e. Jurisdictional statement. A statement that the acts complained of were committed while the plaintiff was a bona fide resident of the State of Tennessee
Summary: Divorce complaints must include date and place of separation, military status, children's ages, and a Tennessee residency jurisdictional statement.
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- Pleadings
- Must include
- certificate of service ?
With the exception of pleadings that are served via summons, all pleadings shall include a certification that the pleading has been served on the opposing party. The certification shall include: a. The date of service b. The method of service c. The address, fax number, or email address where the pleading was served d. Signature of the attorney or self-represented litigant serving the pleading
Summary: All pleadings (except those served via summons) must include a certificate of service stating the date, method, address/fax/email of service, and signature.
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- Proposed order
- Must include
- proposed order
All proposed orders shall include the following: a. The title of the order which reflects the nature of the order (e.g., Order on Motion for Pendente Lite Support, Order for Default Judgment and to Set, Order to Set Final Contested Hearing, Order to Waive Parenting Seminar and Mediation, Order on Motion to Compel Mediation, etc.) Under no circumstance should the order just be titled "Order." b. An opening paragraph which states the following: i. Pleading(s) that was addressed in the hearing. ii. The date the pleading was filed. iii. The date of the hearing. iv. The attorneys and parties who were present at the hearing. v. The name of the Judge or Special Master that heard the matter. c. Relevant findings of the Court. d. Clear language reflecting the Court's orders from the hearing. Do not add to the Court's ruling. e. A date and signature line for the Judge.
Summary: All proposed orders must include a descriptive title, an opening paragraph with hearing details, relevant findings, clear order language, and a date/signature line for the Judge.
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- Motion
All Motions shall state the underlying Complaint or Petition that is pending.
Summary: All motions must state the underlying complaint or petition that is pending.
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- Motion
All motions shall include adequate information for the basis of the motion, why the movant is entitled to relief, and the specific relief requested.
Summary: All motions must include the basis for the motion, why the movant is entitled to relief, and the specific relief requested.
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- Motion
All motions shall include relevant affidavits, deposition excerpts, discovery responses, proposed temporary parenting schedules, proposed scheduling orders, or all other factual material in which the moving party relies for the relief requested.
Summary: All motions must include relevant affidavits, deposition excerpts, discovery responses, proposed temporary parenting schedules, proposed scheduling orders, or other factual material relied upon.
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- Motion to set support
In all motions to set support, the movant's sworn income and expense statement and income documentation must be provided to the adverse party by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the motion hearing. The non-movant shall provide a sworn income and expense statement and income documentation to the movant by 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the motion hearing. Both parties must provide their respective sworn income and expense statements and income documentation to the Court at the time of the motion hearing.
Summary: In motions to set support, sworn income and expense statements must be exchanged by specified deadlines before the hearing and provided to the Court at the hearing.
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- Motion
If the issue raised by the motion raises a question of law, legal analysis and argument shall be provided in the motion by separate memorandum of law or a brief.
Summary: Motions raising questions of law must include legal analysis and argument in a separate memorandum of law or brief.
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- Motion to set or default ?
- Must include
- certificate of service
Motions to Set and Motions for Default in divorce cases with children and in cases where a modification of parenting time is requested must have a Proposed Parenting Plan filed and served on the adverse party along with the motion, or 14 days before the motion hearing, before the motion will be granted. Service may be effectuated by mailing a copy of the Proposed Parenting Plan to the adverse party at their last known address. The same should be reflected in a certificate of service on the Proposed Parenting Plan.
Summary: Motions to Set and Motions for Default in divorce cases with children or parenting time modifications must include a filed and served Proposed Parenting Plan, with service reflected in a certificate of service.
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- Motion for scheduling order
All Motions for Scheduling Orders, including the extension of a scheduling order, must include a proposed scheduling order.
Summary: All motions for scheduling orders must include a proposed scheduling order.
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- Motion to compel
All Motions to Compel Discovery responses shall describe in detail the good-faith and written efforts made to resolve the matters alleged prior to filing the Motion and deficient.
Summary: Motions to compel discovery must describe in detail the good-faith written efforts made to resolve the matter before filing.
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- Motion for default
All Motions for Default, where service was obtained via publication, must have on file copies of the clippings reflecting the publication or an affidavit from the printer confirming the publication dates.
Summary: Motions for default where service was by publication must include copies of publication clippings or an affidavit from the printer confirming publication dates.
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- Motion
All motions shall include the following language: THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO BE HEARD ON ________________ (insert date), AT 9:00 A.M. THE COURT MAY SET A DIFFERENT HEARING TIME AT ITS DISCRETION. ALL HEARING TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE FINAL MOTION DOCKET, BY 12:00 P.M., ON THE TUESDAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE MOTION DATE. PLEASE REFER TO THE FINAL MOTION DOCKET LOCATED ON THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S WEBSITE https://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/dockets/ TO CONFIRM THE HEARING TIME.
Summary: All motions must include specific language about the hearing date, time, and the Final Motion Docket.
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- Motion
If it is expected that a hearing on a motion may exceed 30 minutes, please specify the same in the motion, along with the anticipated amount of time it will take to conduct the hearing.
Summary: Motions expected to take over 30 minutes must state that and the anticipated hearing duration.
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- Motion
Sworn income and expense statements are required for motions requesting support and will generally serve as testimony as to need and ability to pay. The movant’s sworn income and expense statement, along with documentation supporting their income, must be provided to the adverse party by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the motion hearing. The non-movant shall provide a sworn income and expense statement, along with documentation supporting their income, to the movant by 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the motion hearing. These timelines may be waived by agreement. Both parties must provide sworn income and expense statements to the Court at the time of the motion hearing, along with documentation supporting their respective incomes.
Summary: Motions requesting support require sworn income and expense statements, which must be provided to the Court at the hearing.
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- Discovery motion ?
All motions to compel discovery responses shall describe in detail the good-faith, written efforts made to resolve the matters alleged prior to filing the motion and must state with specificity the discovery responses that are alleged to be deficient.
Summary: Motions to compel must describe good-faith efforts to resolve disputes and specify deficient responses.
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- Temporary restraining order
All requests for Temporary Restraining Orders must be accompanied by an underlying petition or complaint (if one is not already pending).
Summary: TRO requests must include an underlying petition or complaint unless one is already pending.
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- Proposed order ?
All proposed Temporary Restraining Orders shall include a line for the date and time of entry and a signature line for the Judge.
Summary: Proposed TROs must include a line for date/time of entry and a judge signature line.
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- Temporary restraining order
All matters requesting a Temporary Restraining Order shall include a proposed Order to Appear and Show Cause.
Summary: TRO requests must include a proposed Order to Appear and Show Cause.
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- Tro application ?
Rule 65.03: Facts Needed—Present or imminent circumstances that will result in immediate and irreparable harm before notice can be served and a hearing held under certain conditions as specified above—TRCP 65.03(1) Facts Must Be Sworn To—The filing of a verified complaint or application supported by affidavits—TRCP 65.03(1) Must State It Is The First Application for Such Relief—T.C.A. § 29-1-107 Notice Affidavit—Include Verification in Complaint and Separate Certification on Notice—"[S]pecific facts in an affidavit or verified complaint clearly show that immediate and irreparable injury . . . will result to applicant before the adverse party can be heard in opposition" AND certification in writing "that efforts were made to give notice and the reasons why it should not be required. T.R.C.P. 65.03(1)."
Summary: TRO applications must include verified facts, state it is the first application, and include a notice affidavit with certification.
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- Status conference order
Follow-up conference dates must be included in the status conference order.
Summary: Status conference orders must include follow-up conference dates.
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- Order to set
All Irreconcilable Differences (ID) Divorces must be set for a final hearing date via an Order to Set. This is true even if appearance is being waived at the final hearing.
Summary: All Irreconcilable Differences divorces must be set for final hearing via an Order to Set, even if appearance is waived.
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- Order to set
C. THE ORDER TO SET IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES DIVORCES SHALL STATE THE FOLLOWING: 1. That the matter is being set on the Court’s Irreconcilable Differences Divorce Docket. 2. The date the Complaint for Divorce was filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. 3. The Complaint has been pending for the requisite statutory period. 4. The date the Notice of Insurance was filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. 5. The date that a Marital Dissolution Agreement was signed by the parties and filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. 6. If applicable, the date that the Agreed Parenting Plan and Child Support Worksheet were signed by both parties and filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. 7. The date and time of the final hearing. 8. A date and signature line for the Judge’s signature. 9. Proof of service at least 11 days prior to the final hearing date, unless it is an Agreed Order and an earlier date has been approved by the Court.
Summary: The Order to Set for an Irreconcilable Differences divorce must include specific information such as filing dates, agreement dates, hearing date, and proof of service.
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- Affidavit waiving appearance ?
To waive appearance at the final hearing of an Irreconcilable Differences divorce, the party being granted the divorce must submit an affidavit that includes the language contained in the following form: Fourth Circuit Court Affidavit to Waive Appearance at Final ID Divorce Hearing.
Summary: To waive appearance at an ID divorce final hearing, a party must submit an affidavit using the specified form language.
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- Final decree of divorce
If waiving appearance, a Final Decree of Divorce must be submitted prior to the hearing date.
Summary: If waiving appearance, the Final Decree of Divorce must be submitted before the hearing date.
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- Motion to set
For any and all contested matters, a motion to set requesting permission to obtain a court date on the contested docket must be filed. Said motion shall contain the following information: a. Nature of litigation (e.g., divorce, post-divorce modification, petition for contempt, child support modification, juvenile court appeal, adoption, etc.) b. Date the pending matter was initiated c. Date and manner of service (e.g., personal service, publication, certified mail, etc.) d. Date of filing of any and all responsive pleadings and any other pleadings that are at issue e. Date mediation report was filed (if applicable) f. Date parenting seminar certificate was filed (if applicable) g. Date Notice of Insurance was filed by each party (if applicable) h. Date proposed Parenting Plan was filed by each party (if applicable) i. Date Certificate of Readiness (COR) was filed and signed by both parties or their respective attorney (if represented). If only one party has executed the COR, a statement as to why it is not executed by both parties j. A statement that all pleadings have been properly served and appropriate responses filed and that all discovery has been completed k. The amount of time expected for the final hearing
Summary: A motion to set must be filed for all contested matters and must contain specified information including nature of litigation, dates, service details, and expected hearing time.
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- Pretrial filing ?
The following documents must be filed by each party 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) prior to the scheduled contested hearing: 1. Statement of contested issues 2. Joint Asset and liability statement reflecting the parties' proposed disposition of each item of marital property and allocation of each marital debt (only 1 needs to be filed by either party) 3. Proposal for relief 4. Income and expense statement (if applicable) 5. Proposed Permanent Parenting Plan (if applicable) 6. Any other filing required by the Court as advised at the Pretrial Conference (if applicable)
Summary: Each party must file specified pretrial documents 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before the scheduled contested hearing.
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- Order
Orders on motions should contain the required language set forth in Section VI (B) on page 10.
Summary: Orders on motions must contain the required language from Section VI(B).
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- Order to waive
If an adoption case meets the statutory requirements for waiver of the home study, order of reference, and six-month waiting period, an Order to Waive must be entered by the Court but no motion is required. The order must include all order requirements as set forth in Section VI(B) on page 10 and must cite the applicable statutory grounds for waiver.
Summary: Order to Waive must include all order requirements from Section VI(B) and cite statutory grounds; no motion required.
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- Order to set
An Order to Set must be entered scheduling a termination of parental rights case for final hearing.
Summary: An Order to Set must be entered to schedule a termination of parental rights case for final hearing.
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- Adoption filing ?
Prior to entry of an Order to Set an adoption for final hearing, the petitioner fee disclosure, attorney fee disclosure, and certificate of adoption ($30.00 fee), must be filed with the Circuit Court Clerk’s office.
Summary: Petitioner fee disclosure, attorney fee disclosure, and certificate of adoption must be filed before Order to Set.
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- Order to set
If any of these items will be filed on the day of the final hearing, the Order to Set must identify the item(s) to be filed on the day of the final hearing and state that the item(s) will be filed on the date of the final hearing.
Summary: If fee disclosures or certificate are filed on the day of hearing, the Order to Set must identify them and state they will be filed that day.
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- Order to set
In the case of a non-relative consent adoption pursuant to T.C.A. § 36-1-117(g), et. seq., the Order to Set must contain language notifying the consenting parents they must appear at the final hearing or the Court may terminate their rights pursuant to any termination grounds available pursuant to T.C.A. § 36-1-113. The exact language from T.C.A. § 36-1-117(g)(3) may be used in the order.
Summary: Order to Set must contain language notifying consenting parents they must appear at final hearing or rights may be terminated.
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- Order
Two (2) separate orders must be filed in all cases in which a petition is filed for termination of parental rights and adoption: one (1) order terminating parental rights and one (1) final order of adoption.
Summary: Two separate orders must be filed: one terminating parental rights and one final order of adoption.
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- Order terminating parental rights
Orders terminating parental rights must include the Court’s findings as required by T.C.A. § 36-1-113, and the order must state it is a ‘final appealable order.’ There is no just reason for delay in entry of a Final Judgment against Respondent pursuant to Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 54.02.
Summary: Orders terminating parental rights must include Court's findings and state it is a final appealable order.
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- Order terminating parental rights
In the case of a default judgment, a court reporter is required at the final hearing. A transcript of the default termination proceedings must be filed with the order terminating parental rights. The order terminating parental rights will not be entered until the transcript is filed.
Summary: In default judgments, a court reporter is required and transcript must be filed with the order; order not entered until transcript filed.
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- Final order of adoption
All final orders of adoption must comply with the requirements of T.C.A. § 36-1-120.
Summary: All final orders of adoption must comply with T.C.A. § 36-1-120.
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- Affidavit
To waive appearance at the final hearing in an adult adoption proceeding, the adoptive parent(s) and adoptee must each submit an affidavit that includes the language contained in the following form: Fourth Circuit Court Adoptive Parent Affidavit to Waive Appearance at Final Hearing and Adoptee Affidavit to Waive Appearance at Final Hearing.
Summary: To waive appearance at an adult adoption final hearing, each adoptive parent and the adoptee must submit an affidavit containing the specified form language.
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- Order to set
An Order to Set must be entered scheduling an adoption case for final hearing.
Summary: An Order to Set must be entered to schedule an adoption case for final hearing.
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- Exhibits ?
Any party offering documentary evidence for jurors to read must provide a copy for each juror and one copy for the court.
Summary: Parties offering documentary evidence for jurors must provide a copy for each juror and one copy for the court.
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- Notice
represent an indigent defendant in Davidson County General Sessions Criminal Court under Davidson County General Session Criminal Court Local Rule of Practice 2 must provide written notice to the Clerk and the defendant immediately upon the conclusion of the General Sessions criminal matter whether or not counsel is willing to accept appointment at arraignment in Criminal Court.
Summary: Counsel who represented an indigent defendant in General Sessions Criminal Court must immediately provide written notice to the Clerk and the defendant upon conclusion of the matter stating whether counsel is willing to accept appointment at arraignment in Criminal Court.
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- Appeal from general sessions
An attorney’s or party’s signature to an appeal from General Sessions Court to Circuit Court constitutes a certification under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 11.02.
Summary: Signing an appeal from General Sessions Court to Circuit Court certifies the appeal under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 11.02.
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- Order of reference ?
All references to a master must be by order that specifies what issues are referred. Partition references must address (1) ownership interests; (2) encumbrances; (3) partition type; (4) method of sale; and (5) property value.
Summary: References to a master must be by order specifying the referred issues; partition references must address five enumerated items.
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- Statement of claims
In cases where parties claim funds or proceeds on deposit with the court, the parties must file itemized statements of their claims and responses to statements of claims as the master directs.
Summary: Parties claiming funds on deposit with the court must file itemized statements of claims and responses as the master directs.
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- Objection to master report ?
Objections to a master’s report based on factual questions must be supported by a transcript of the hearing before the master.
Summary: Factual objections to a master's report must be supported by a transcript of the master's hearing.
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- Order granting continuance ?
If the court grants a continuance, the order granting the continuance must state the reason for the continuance and must continue the trial to a date certain or a date to be set by separate order.
Summary: An order granting a continuance must state the reason and continue the trial to a date certain or a date to be set by separate order.
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- Order setting non jury trial
All orders setting non-jury trials must include an estimate of how long the trial will last.
Summary: Orders setting non-jury trials must include an estimate of trial duration.
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- Subpoena
The attorney or party requesting a subpoena must provide the street address and phone number, if known, of the witness on the requested subpoena.
Summary: The requesting attorney or party must include the witness's street address and phone number, if known, on the subpoena.
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- Subpoena to medical provider ?
The signature of counsel or the party on the subpoena is counsel’s or the party’s certification that the above notice was provided to the patient.
Summary: Signing a subpoena to a medical provider certifies that the HIPAA notice was provided to the patient.
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- Exhibits
If counsel hold a telephone conference rather than a face-to-face meeting, they must make the exhibits available for viewing before the conference.
Summary: If counsel hold a telephone conference instead of meeting face-to-face, exhibits must be made available for viewing before the conference.
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- Pleading
In any case in which a jury is demanded, the words “JURY DEMAND” must appear in capital letters on the first page of the pleading opposite the case style, below the case number.
Summary: When a jury is demanded, “JURY DEMAND” must appear in capital letters on the first page of the pleading opposite the case style and below the case number.
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- Jury instructions ?
Make requests for modified existing instructions by reference to the pattern instruction by number, with the addition or deletion, and cite to appropriate authority.
Summary: Requests for modified jury instructions must reference the pattern instruction by number, state the addition or deletion, and cite authority.
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- Proposed order
- Must include
- proposed order
Counsel for prevailing parties prepare orders for entry by the court unless the court directs otherwise. Proposed orders should be submitted to the Clerk and served on opposing counsel within 7 calendar days after the court's ruling.
Summary: Prevailing party's counsel must prepare and submit proposed orders to the Clerk and serve opposing counsel within 7 calendar days of the ruling.
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- Notice of satisfaction of judgment
Clerk or otherwise, the party must file a notice of satisfaction of judgment.
Summary: A party must file a notice of satisfaction of judgment.
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- Status report
other than to administer small estates, must file a status report updating the court on what is left to be done to fully administer the estate, and estimating how much time it will take, on the date which is 15 months after the date of the appointment, and then annually thereafter until the court enters an order closing the estate.
Summary: Personal representatives (except small-estate administrations) must file a status report 15 months after appointment and annually thereafter until the estate is closed.
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- Brief
If you are citing out of state cases in your briefs, please attach a copy of the case to your brief.
Summary: Briefs must attach a copy of any out-of-state case they cite.
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- Pleading
- Must include
- caption ?
Style of the Case. The order and spelling of the names of the parties in the style of the case shall always remain the same regardless of the pleading that is filed. Any changes to the style of the case may only occur after an order approving the change is entered.
Summary: All pleadings must keep the same caption order and spelling; any change to the style of the case requires a prior court order.
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- Pleading
- Must include
- case number ?
Docket Number. All pleadings must include a docket number. This shall not apply to initial pleadings that have not yet been assigned a docket number.
Summary: All pleadings must include a docket number, except initial pleadings not yet assigned one.
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- Pleading
Title of Pleading. All pleadings must include a title that is reflective of the nature of the pleading in a manner that is easy to ascertain the substance of the pleading.
Summary: Every pleading must include a title that clearly reflects its nature and substance.
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- Divorce complaint
All divorce complaints must conform with statutory requirements as set forth in Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-106.
Summary: Divorce complaints must comply with the statutory requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-106.
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- Parentage order
All parentage orders must conform with statutory requirements in Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-2-311.
Summary: All parentage orders must comply with the statutory requirements in Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-2-311.
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- Divorce complaint
In addition to the statutory requirements for a divorce complaint set forth in Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-106, the Court requires the following to be included in all divorce complaints: a) Date of Separation of the Parties b) Place of Separation of the Parties (including city, county, and state) c) Whether each party is an active member of the military d) Names and Dates of Birth/Ages of the children (if applicable) e) Jurisdictional statement. A statement that the acts complained of were committed while the plaintiff was a bona fide resident of the State of Tennessee, or, if the acts complained of were committed outside the State of Tennessee and the plaintiff did not reside in the State of Tennessee at the time of the acts, a statement that the plaintiff or the defendant resided in the State of Tennessee six (6) months preceding the filing of the complaint.
Summary: Divorce complaints must additionally include date and place of separation, military status, children's names and ages, and a jurisdictional statement.
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- Pleading
All pleadings shall include a signature block for the attorney or self-represented litigant filing the pleading. The signature block shall include: a) Name of the person filing the pleading b) Party the attorney represents (if applicable) c) Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) number (if an attorney) d) Mailing Address of the person filing the pleading e) Telephone number of the person filing the pleading f) Email address of the person filing the pleading.
Summary: Every pleading must include a signature block stating the filer's name, attorney representation and BPR number, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
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- Pleading
- Must include
- certificate of service ?
With the exception of pleadings that are served via summons, all pleadings shall include a certification that the pleading has been served on the opposing party. The certification shall include: a) The date of service.
Summary: Except for pleadings served via summons, all pleadings must include a certificate of service stating the date of service.
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- Motion to set support
All motions to set support should include the movant’s sworn income and expense statement and income documentation must be provided to the adverse party by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the motion hearing.
Summary: Motions regarding support must include the movant's sworn income and expense statement, and income documentation must be provided to the adverse party by 5 p.m. on the Monday before the hearing.
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- Motion
All Motions shall state the underlying Complaint or Petition that is pending.
Summary: Every motion must identify the underlying Complaint or Petition that is pending.
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- Motion
All motions shall include adequate information for the basis of the motion, why the movant is entitled to relief, and the specific relief requested.
Summary: Once the motion must state the basis for the motion, why the movant is entitled to relief, and the specific relief requested.
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- Motion
All motions shall include relevant affidavits, deposition excerpts, discovery responses, proposed temporary parenting schedules, proposed scheduling orders, or any other factual material which the moving party relies for the relief requested.
Summary: All motions must attach or incorporate the factual material relied upon, such as affidavits, deposition excerpts, discovery responses, proposed parenting schedules, and scheduling orders.'
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- Motion
If the issue raised by the motion raises a question of law, legal analysis and argument shall be provided in the motion by separate memorandum of law or a brief.
Summary: Motions raising a question of law must include legal analysis and argument in a separate memorandum of law or brief.
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- Motion for scheduling order
- Must include
- proposed order ?
All Motions for Scheduling Orders, including the extension of a scheduling order, must include a proposed scheduling order.
Summary: All scheduling-order motions, including extensions, must include a proposed scheduling order.
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- Motion to compel
- Must include
- certificate of conference ?
All Motions to Compel Discovery responses shall describe in detail the good-faith and written efforts made to resolve the matters alleged prior to filing the Motion and must state with specificity the discovery responses that are alleged to be deficient.
Summary: Motions to compel discovery must detail good-faith written efforts to resolve the dispute and must specify the allegedly deficient discovery responses.
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- Motion
If it is expected that a hearing on a motion may exceed 30 minutes, please specify the same in the motion, along with the anticipated amount of time it will take to conduct the hearing.
Summary: If a motion hearing is expected to exceed 30 minutes, the moving party must say so in the motion and state the anticipated length of the hearing.
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- Exhibits
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring an appropriate number of copies of proposed exhibits to court with them.
Summary: Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring an appropriate number of copies of proposed exhibits to court.
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- Settlement conference preparation documents ?
Attorneys and self-represented litigants should prepare for the Judicial Settlement Conference as you would for trial. All discovery should be completed and supplemented and all necessary documentation and information should be on hand at the conference to support your position. This includes but is not limited to the following documentation: a) Joint asset and liability statement; b) Statement showing present value of defined benefit plan (i.e. pension); c) Current appraisal for any real property at issue; d) Documentation supporting valuation of assets if applicable; e) Current statements evidencing debt incurred during the marriage; f) Health insurance information g) Current documentation of income including but not limited: to last four (4) pay stubs, last two (2) years of W-2’s, last two (2) years of Federal Income Tax returns, and any other applicable income documentation; h) Current income and expense statement; j) Any expert reports; k) Any other evidence you intend to rely on at a trial in this case.
Summary: Parties should prepare for the Judicial Settlement Conference as for trial, completing discovery and having specified financial, income, and evidentiary documentation on hand.
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- Appearance order
In the case of a civil contempt, an Appearance Order is not appropriate if discovery is necessary to prepare for the hearing. Such matters shall be set by motion when discovery is complete.
Summary: In civil contempt cases, an appearance order is not appropriate if discovery is needed; such matters are set by motion after discovery is complete.
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- Continuance order ?
If a case is continued, it must be continued to a date certain.
Summary: Any continued case must be continued to a date certain.
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- Continuance order ?
The reason for the continuance shall be contained in the order.
Summary: The continuance order must state the reason for the continuance.
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- Signed filing ?
Anyone who signs a pleading, motion, brief, or other paper filed with the court is responsible for the contents of the filing, even if a generative AI program drafted any part of the filing.
Summary: A signer of a court filing is responsible for its contents even if any part of the filing was drafted by generative AI.
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- Record on appeal
Recordings made of proceedings in Third Circuit Court by the courtroom equipment are not the official record of proceedings and may not be used as the official record on appeal.
Summary: Recordings made by courtroom equipment are not the official record of proceedings and may not be used as the official record on appeal.
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- Motion
Recordings are made for security purposes and are considered work product of the Court. Copies of recordings will not be provided to litigants or attorneys absent extenuating circumstances and for good cause shown. Any request for copies of recordings shall be made by Motion.
Summary: Copies of recordings are work product and will not be provided absent extenuating circumstances and good cause; any request for copies must be made by motion.
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- Pleading
- Must include
- caption ?
The order and spelling of the names of the parties in the style of the case shall always remain the same regardless of the pleading that is filed. Any changes to the style of the case may only occur after an order approving the change is entered.
Summary: The case style must remain consistent across all pleadings; changes require a court order.
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- case number ?
All pleadings must include a docket number. This shall not apply to initial pleadings that have not yet been assigned a docket number.
Summary: All pleadings must include a docket number, except initial pleadings not yet assigned one.
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All pleadings must include a title that is reflective of the nature of the pleading in a manner that is easy to ascertain the substance of the pleading.
Summary: All pleadings must include a descriptive title reflecting the nature of the pleading.
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- Pleadings
All pleadings shall include a signature block for the attorney or self-represented litigant filing the pleading. The signature block shall include: a. Name of the person filing the pleading b. Party the attorney represents (if applicable) c. Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) number (if an attorney) d. Address of the person filing the pleading e. Phone number of the person filing the pleading f. Email address of the person filing the pleading
Summary: All pleadings must include a signature block with the filer's name, party represented, BPR number (for attorneys), address, phone, and email.
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- Proposed order ?
- Must include
- certificate of service
If signing an order with permission of opposing counsel, the order must still be sent to the opposing counsel and a Certificate of Service reflecting the same.
Summary: Orders signed with opposing counsel's permission must still be sent to opposing counsel with a Certificate of Service.
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- Pretrial brief
Pretrial briefs shall include the following: a. Procedural history of the case b. A summary of the party's position on the contested cases c. A reference to applicable laws or cases (with copies of cases included) d. Anything else that would aid the Court in the preparation of the trial
Summary: Pretrial briefs must include procedural history, party's position summary, applicable laws/cases with copies, and other helpful information.
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- Settlement conference statement
At least 72 hours (three (3) business days) prior to the Judicial Settlement Conference, each party shall deliver an ex parte Judicial Settlement Conference Statement directly to the Special Master. The statement shall be furnished only to the Special Master, not the other party, and shall NOT be filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. The Judicial Settlement Conference Statement shall include a summary of the party’s position for settlement, factors compelling or blocking settlement, and a candid assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the case.
Summary: Each party must deliver an ex parte Judicial Settlement Conference Statement to the Special Master at least 72 hours before the conference, including settlement position, factors, and case assessment.
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- Firearms declaration ?
Even if the Respondent does not own or possess firearms, they must file this form. If the Respondent is a firearms owner, they must include the name, address, and telephone contact information of the person to whom they have transported the firearms for safe keeping while the OP is in effect.
Summary: Firearms Declaration must be filed even if no firearms; if firearms owned, must include contact info of person holding them.
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- Order of continuance
- Must include
- certificate of service
All Orders of Continuance shall include the new hearing date. No Orders of Continuance will be approved or signed without a specific new hearing date included in the Order with a certificate of service to all parties and attorneys.
Summary: Orders of Continuance must include the new hearing date and a certificate of service to all parties and attorneys.
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- Motion
All motions should contain the required information set forth in Section VII (B) on page 12.
Summary: All motions must contain the required information set forth in Section VII (B) on page 12.
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- Motion for publication
Motions for Publication in termination of parental rights and adoption cases must have the required affidavit in compliance with T.C.A. § 36-1-117(m)(3) in addition to the requirements set forth in Section VII (B)(9) on page 13.
Summary: Motions for Publication must include the required affidavit per T.C.A. § 36-1-117(m)(3) and comply with Section VII (B)(9).
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- Order to set
If waiving appearance, the Order to Set should state the parties' intention to file the required affidavits and waive their appearance at the final hearing.
Summary: When waiving appearance, the Order to Set must state the parties' intention to file the required affidavits and waive appearance at the final hearing.
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- Objection to master report ?
A party may object to a master’s report by filing a motion noticed for hearing on the court’s regular motion docket under Local Rule § 26.
Summary: A party may object to a master's report by filing a motion noticed for hearing on the regular motion docket.
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- Recording or animation
Adverse counsel must be permitted to review the recording or animation in the form it will be offered at trial and to copy the recording or animation at adverse counsel’s expense.
Summary: Adverse counsel must be allowed to review the recording or animation in its trial form and copy it at adverse counsel's expense.
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- Trial brief ?
If an issue being litigated at trial has been briefed in pre-trial motions and counsel wishes to rely on earlier briefing, counsel may refer the court to the motion brief in lieu of briefing the issue for trial.
Summary: Counsel may refer the court to an earlier motion brief instead of re-briefing an issue for trial.
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- Request for review
If the petitioner is represented by an attorney, the attorney may file a request for review and approval of the petition without a hearing. The request must conform to all applicable guidelines and forms issued by the court. The review on record option is not available beyond the limited circumstances and types of proceedings described and authorized in the court's guidelines.
Summary: Attorneys may request review on record without a hearing, but the request must conform to court guidelines and is limited to authorized proceedings.
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- Juvenile court appeal ?
The signature of an attorney or party to an appeal from Juvenile Court shall constitute a certificate under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 11.
Summary: An attorney's or party's signature on a juvenile court appeal constitutes a Rule 11 certificate.
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- Acknowledgment
Petitioner shall prepare an acknowledgment, bearing the style of the case, which must be provided and signed before any communication takes place. The acknowledgment shall contain the following language, in bold face font:
Summary: Before any ex parte interview communication occurs, the petitioner must obtain a signed acknowledgment bearing the style of the case and containing specified language in bold font.
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Civil cases
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- Divorce decree ?
Effective as of January 1, 2010, no final decree of divorce or marital dissolution agreement shall be approved by the Court that is not in strict compliance with the provisions of T.C.A. § 36-4-134 as follows
Summary: No final divorce decree or marital dissolution agreement may be approved unless it strictly complies with T.C.A. § 36-4-134.
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- Motion to approve contract ?
- Must include
- proposed order ?
Motions must attach the contract and property valuation, and sales cannot close until approved.
Summary: A motion to approve a contract must include the contract and property valuation, and the sale cannot close before court approval.
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All motions for custody by publication must be accompanied by an motivating evidence stating that no adequate steps were made to locate or serve the defendant/respondent being served, and the description of how, in the county court, the adversary process was conducted.
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Every motion for service by publication must be accompanied by an affidavit describing the diligent efforts made to locate and serve the defendant/respondent.
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- Order to set divorce ?
This cause has been pending for more than the statutory waiting period,
Summary: The case must be pending for more than the statutory waiting period before the final hearing can be set.
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- Order to set divorce ?
A completed Notice of Insurance has been filed with the Court.
Summary: A completed Notice of Insurance must be filed with the Court.
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If consenting parents do not appear at the hearing, a court reporter is required to transcribe the termination proceedings. A transcript of the termination proceedings must be filed with the order terminating parental rights.
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If consenting parents do not appear, a court reporter must transcribe proceedings and transcript must be filed with the order.
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- Order
When a defendant satisfies a civil judgment prior to the Court date by paying the monies to the Civil Court Clerk's office and the plaintiff's attorney takes a Non-Suit, the plaintiff's attorney shall prepare an Order entering formal written notice of Non-Suit and requesting disbursement of funds.
Summary: The plaintiff's attorney must prepare an Order entering formal written notice of Non-Suit and requesting disbursement of funds when a defendant satisfies a civil judgment before the Court date.
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- Facsimile filed document ?
The filing of the original document shall not be required after facsimile filing. The sender shall retain the original document in the sender’s possession or control during the pendency of the action and shall produce such document upon request by the court or any party to the action. Upon failure to produce such document, the court may strike the document filed by facsimile transmission.
Summary: After fax filing, the sender need not file the original but must retain it during the action and produce it upon request; failure to do so may result in the fax-filed document being stricken.
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- Nunc pro tunc motion ?
However, if a facsimile transmission is not received in its entirety by the clerk because of a transmission error, the sender may move acceptance nunc pro tunc by filing a written motion with the court. The motion shall be accompanied by the sender’s transmission record, the original document that was the subject of the attempted transmission, and an affidavit of the sender detailing the facts concerning the attempted transmission. The court, in its discretion, may order filing of the original document nunc pro tunc.
Summary: If a transmission error prevents receipt of the entire fax, the sender may seek nunc pro tunc acceptance by written motion accompanied by the transmission record, original document, and sender affidavit; acceptance is discretionary.
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- Order to set divorce ?
If applicable, an Agreed Permanent Parenting Plan executed by the parties has been filed with the Court
Summary: If applying, a permanently agreed parenting plan executed by both parties must be filed with the Court.
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- Certificate of service ?
Signature of Affiant or attorney for Affiant
Summary: The Certificate of Service must be signed by the Affiant or the Affiant's attorney.
What must be included with order filings in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?
Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee: The rule requires case number. When a divorce is filed after an Order of Protection, an Order containing both the Order of Protection and Divorce case numbers must be submitted to extend the Order of Protection by operation of law until the divorce modifies or dissolves it.
Judge Stephanie Williams: The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Orders on motions must contain the required language from Section VI(B). Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What must be included with letter filings in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. When a QPO authorizing informal interviews is granted, the petitioner must notify the treating health care provider by letter with a copy of the QPO, advising that participation is voluntary and may be refused without recourse.
What must be included with disclosure filings in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. If an interview discloses opinions on standard of care, compliance, or causation, the interviewing party must file a disclosure of the opinions' substance signed by the person expressing them.
What must be included with filing filings in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?
The rule requires certificate of service. Every filing except a fully agreed order must include a certificate of service stating the date, method, and persons served.
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What must be included with class action complaint filings in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A class-action complaint must place “Complaint – Class Action” next to the caption.
What must be included with motion and response filings in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?
The rule requires proposed order. Motions and responses must be written; unopposed motions may be granted before hearings, and proposed orders should be filed in advance.
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