Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee Document Filing Requirements
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Required elements, certificates, and structural requirements for court documents. This page is scoped to Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion
A new-trial motion based on evidentiary error must identify the particular testimony admitted or rejected by quoting it or describing it with sufficient specificity.
When the basis for the motion for new trial is that the Court erred in the rejection or admission of evidence, it is not sufficient to merely state that the Court erred in the rejection or admission of evidence. The party seeking a new trial on this basis is required to point out in the motion the particular testimony admitted or rejected, either by quoting the specific testimony or giving the substance of the testimony in such a manner that the exact part of the evidence can be identified with sufficient clarity and specificity.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Transcript
The new-trial rule must be copied into the transcript of every appealed case in which a new trial was sought based on charge error or evidentiary admission or rejection.
This ruleRule must be copied in every transcript of every case appealed from this Court in which a new trial was sought on the grounds of error in the charge of the Court or in the admission or rejection of evidence.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Consent order
- Must include
- caption
Every consent order must be signed by all involved attorneys of record or pro se litigants and must include the word “consent” in both the caption and body.
All consent orders must be signed by all attorneys of record or pro se litigants involved in the matter. Such consent orders must have the word "consent" in the caption and body of the order.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion for leave to serve interrogatories
A motion for leave to serve more than 30 interrogatories must identify the additional interrogatories and establish good cause.
Any motion seeking permission to serve more than thirty (30) interrogatories shall set out the additional interrogatories the party wishes to serve, together with the reasons establishing good cause for the service of additional interrogatories.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Discovery motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
A discovery motion must include a statement certifying counsel's unsuccessful good-faith effort to confer with opposing counsel.
The Court will not hear any motion related to discovery unless counsel for the movant files with the motion, a statement which certifies that movant's counsel has conferred with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the discovery dispute and that the effort has not been successful.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Final decree
The final decree must state that the marital dissolution agreement provides for equitable settlement of the parties' property rights.
The final decree must state that the marital dissolution agreement provides for the equitable settlement of the property rights between the parties.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Modification petition
A party seeking modification of a divorce decree must present a sworn petition stating the grounds for modification.
Counsel for any party seeking a modification of any divorce decree must present to the Judge a sworn petition setting forth the grounds relied upon for the modification.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Pleadings orders decrees memoranda and other papers
- Must include
- caption
All pleadings, orders, decrees, memoranda, and other papers submitted to the Court must use one of the specified Tennessee Circuit Court or Chancery Court captions.
All pleadings, orders, decrees, memoranda, and other papers submitted for consideration or action by the Court must be captioned "IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS." or "IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS."
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion
- Must include
- caption, case number
Attorneys must provide the case number, case style, attorneys for and against the motion, entry date, and motion type when setting a motion for hearing.
When setting a motion, attorneys shall provide the case number, style of the case, attorney(s) for the motion, attorney(s) against the motion, the date of entry of the motion and the nature of the motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
Every motion must include a written certification that all counsel participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the motion's issues before filing.
On all motions, the movant must certify in writing that all counsel have participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the matters at issue in the motion before filing the motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion
A new-trial motion based on error in the Court's charge must identify the error by quoting the specific language in the charge.
When the basis for the motion for new trial is error in the Court's charge, the specific error must be pointed out by quoting the particular language of that charge in the written motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Alternative order or decree
- Must include
- proposed order
A party disputing an order must identify its objections in writing and prepare an alternative order or decree.
In the event of disagreement about the order, the party disagreeing must note all objections in writing, and must also prepare an alternative order or decree.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion to compel
A motion to compel must include a complete deficiency list containing the verbatim discovery request, the complete answer, and the asserted reasons for the claimed deficiency.
Motions to compel must include a complete deficiency list setting forth the complete verbatim interrogatory or request at issue, the complete answer, and the reasons that the movant contends it is deficient.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Temporary support hearing
Each party must provide the Divorce Referee with an affidavit of income and expenses at the temporary-support hearing.
Each party must provide the Divorce Referee with an affidavit of income and expenses, as required by Rule Fourteen (C) at the hearing for temporary support.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Child support petition
A child-support petition must state, in the petition or by affidavit, whether Title IV-D child-support enforcement assistance has been requested.
The party petitioning for child support must include a statement in the petition or by affidavit whether application for assistance with child support enforcement has been made pursuant to Title IV-D Services Act.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Income affidavit
Each party in a contested divorce, separate-maintenance suit, or legal-separation suit must file and serve an income-and-expense affidavit.
In all contested divorces, suits for separate maintenance, or for legal separation, each party must file and serve an affidavit stating gross income from all sources and all expenses as of the date of execution.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Sworn financial statement
Each party must file and serve a sworn statement of all marital and separate assets and debts in contested divorce, separate-maintenance, and legal-separation matters.
In all contested divorces, suits for separate maintenance, or for legal separation, each party must file and serve a sworn financial statement stating all assets and debts of the parties, both marital and separate.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Proposed permanent parenting plan
A proposed Permanent Parenting Plan must be filed with a child-support worksheet and verified statement of income.
1. A proposed Permanent Parenting Plan, with a child support worksheet and verified statement of income.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Notice of appearance
An attorney must file a notice of appearance or have the clerk place the attorney's name on the case file immediately upon employment in a case.
Attorneys are required to file a notice of appearance or have the Clerk place the attorney's name on the case file immediately upon being employed in any case.
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- Attorney fees affidavit
An attorney must file an itemized attorney-fees affidavit whenever the court needs to determine attorney fees.
Whenever it is necessary for the Court to determine fees of attorneys, the attorney must file an affidavit setting forth an itemized statement of the services rendered, the time spent, a suggestion of the fee to be awarded, along with a statement of other pertinent facts, and such other information as the Judge may request.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Notice of party status
Parties must file written notice when specified court personnel are real rather than nominal parties.
In any action in which a Shelby County attorney, a Shelby County Circuit Court and Chancery Court judicial assistant or law Clerk, or Circuit Court and Chancery Court Clerk's office employee is a real, rather than a nominal party, the parties must file a written notice of that fact with the Court within thirty (30) days after the first responsive pleading in Circuit Court and Chancery Court, or the docketing of the case in Circuit Court and Chancery Court (whichever is sooner).
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- Notice of party status
The written notice must describe the case, state whether a jury has been demanded, and identify whether the party intends to testify.
The written notice must include: a description of the nature of the case, whether a jury has been demanded, and whether or not the party intends to testify.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Child support petition or affidavit
A petitioning party for child support must state in the petition or an affidavit whether an application for child-support enforcement assistance has been made under the Title IV-D Services Act.
The party petitioning for child support must include a statement in the petition or by affidavit whether application for assistance with child support enforcement has been made pursuant to Title IV-D Services Act.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Permanent parenting plan
For cases involving children, a separate permanent parenting plan with an attached child-support worksheet must be presented at the hearing.
If the parties have children, a separate permanent parenting plan with a child support worksheet attached must also be presented to the Court at the time of the hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Final decree
The final decree must state that the permanent parenting plan adequately and sufficiently provides for custody and maintenance of the parties' children.
The final decree must state that the permanent parenting plan makes adequate and sufficient provision for the custody and maintenance of any children of the marriage.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Appeal motion
An appeal motion must specifically state the relief sought and explain how the Divorce Referee erred.
The motion shall specifically set forth what the movant seeks and specifically how the Divorce Referee was in error.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
The movant must certify in every motion that all counsel participated in the required pre-filing conference.
On all motions, the movant must certify that all counsel have participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the matters at issue in the motion before filing the motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion for new trial
A new-trial motion based on charge error must identify the error by quoting the specific language and may not merely attack the charge generally.
When the basis for the motion for new trial is error in the Court’s charge, the specific error must be pointed out by quoting the particular language of that charge in the written motion. No general reference to the charge as erroneous as a whole will be deemed sufficient.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion for new trial
A new-trial motion based on an evidentiary ruling must identify the exact testimony admitted or rejected by quoting it or describing its substance with sufficient specificity.
When the basis for the motion for new trial is that the Court erred in the rejection or admission of evidence, it is not sufficient to merely state that the Court erred in the rejection or admission of evidence. The party seeking a new trial on this basis is required to point out in the motion the particular testimony admitted or rejected, either by quoting the specific testimony or giving the ===== PAGE 10 ===== substance of the testimony in such a manner that the exact part of the evidence can be identified with sufficient clarity and specificity.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Order or decree
The body of each order or decree must state the date on which the decision was rendered.
Orders and decrees shall be presented for entry on the minutes within SEVEN (7) DAYS after the decision is rendered, the date of which must be stated in the body of the order or decree.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Consent order
- Must include
- caption
Filed consent orders must be signed by the attorneys of record and contain the word "consent" in both the caption and body.
All consent orders filed must be signed by the attorneys of record, to foreclose any question of real consent. Such consent orders must have the word "consent" in the caption and body of the order.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Discovery motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
A discovery motion must include a statement certifying that movant’s counsel conferred with opposing counsel in good faith to resolve the dispute and that the effort was unsuccessful.
The Court will not hear any motion related to discovery unless counsel for the movant files with the motion, a statement which certifies that movant’s counsel has conferred with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the discovery dispute and that the effort has not been successful.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Affidavit of income and expenses
Each party must provide the Divorce Referee with an affidavit of income and expenses at the temporary-support hearing.
Each party must provide the Divorce Referee with an affidavit of income and expenses, as required by Rule Fourteen (C) at the hearing for temporary support.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Sworn statement
Each party in a contested divorce, separate-maintenance suit, or legal-separation suit must file a sworn financial statement with the clerk no later than 90 days before trial, disclose changes as soon as possible and no later than 10 days before trial, and include the specified income, expense, property, and valuation information.
(1) In all contested divorces, suits for separate maintenance, or for legal separation, each party must file with the clerk, no later than ninety (90) days before trial, a sworn statement setting forth the party’s income, a list of expenses, and a description and valuation (or estimate) of real and/or personal property possessed in any form, the state of its title, and the party’s claimed interest in such property. The sworn statement must also include, if known, or if the information is reasonably procurable, the income and property interest of the opposing party, both real and personal, and the valuation thereof. Any changes in the statement while the case is pending must be disclosed as soon as possible, and not later than ten (10) days before the trial.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Custody sworn statement
In every custody proceeding, the required sworn statement must be included in the pleadings or attached to the pleading as an affidavit.
(3) In all custody proceedings, the sworn statements required by T.C.A. § 36-4-106(b) (1) must also be contained within the pleadings or in an affidavit attached to the pleading.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Temporary parenting plan
Each party must file a proposed temporary parenting plan conforming to T.C.A. § 36-6-401 et seq.
Before any hearing by the Court, other than the final hearing, each party shall file a proposed temporary parenting plan, in conformity with T.C.A. § 36-6-401 et seq., along with a verified statement of income as defined under existing law and local rules.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Permanent parenting plan
The parties must submit a proposed permanent parenting plan to the court.
The parties must submit to the court (either jointly or separately) a proposed permanent parenting plan on the day of the uncontested divorce hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Child support guidelines worksheet
The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet must be attached to the permanent parenting plan.
The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet must be attached to the Permanent Parenting Plan.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Certificate of seminar attendance
Parties must file certificates under the case docket number evidencing attendance at the parent educational seminar.
The parties shall file, under the case docket number, certificates, evidencing their attendance at the aforesaid seminar, at least five days before any court hearing, provided that the Referee may conduct a hearing for temporary support without such certificate, but only upon a finding that immediate need justifies such hearing without a certificate.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Return of service
A private process server's return must clearly and legibly identify the server and service details, be signed, and include a certification that the process was served as stated.
If process is to be served by persons other than the Sheriff or his deputies, the return shall state clearly and legibly the name and residence address and telephone number of the process server, the business name and its address; the process server’s age, the date and place where process was served, and the manner of service. It shall be signed by the server, and the signature shall constitute a solemn representation to the court that the process was served as stated.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Modification petition
Counsel seeking modification of a divorce decree must present the Judge with a sworn petition stating the grounds for modification.
Counsel for any party seeking a modification of any divorce decree must present to the Judge a sworn petition setting forth the grounds relied upon for the modification.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Interpreter appointment order
An interpreter appointment order must include each interpreter's name, business address, telephone number, and certification number.
Such order shall include the name(s), business address(es), and telephone number(s) of the Interpreter(s) and their certification number(s).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Child support petition
A child-support petition or supporting affidavit must state whether an application for child-support enforcement assistance under Title IV-D has been made before the court enters a support order.
The Circuit and Chancery Courts shall require parties petitioning for child support to include in said petition or by affidavit whether application for assistance with child support enforcement has been made pursuant to Title IV-D Services Act prior to entering an order of child support.
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- Request for production response
A response to a request for production must specifically identify each produced document by title or a numbering system such as Bates numbers.
In responding to Requests for Production of Documents, the respondent must specifically list each document that is being produced, by reference to the title of the document, or by reference to a numbering system, such as "Bate" numbers.
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- Attorney fee affidavit
When attorney fees must be determined, the attorney must file an affidavit itemizing services and time, suggesting a fee, stating pertinent facts, and providing any other information requested by the judge.
Whenever it is necessary for the Court to determine fees of attorneys, the attorney must file an affidavit setting forth an itemized statement of the services rendered, the time spent, a suggestion of the fee to be awarded, along with a statement of other pertinent facts, and such other information as the Judge may request.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Child support petition or affidavit
A party requesting child support must state in the petition or an affidavit whether assistance with child-support enforcement was sought under the Title IV-D Services Act.
The party petitioning for child support must include a statement in the petition or by affidavit whether application for assistance with child support enforcement has been made pursuant to Title IV-D Services Act.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
Every motion must include a written certificate that all counsel participated in a pre-filing conference to attempt to resolve the disputed issues.
On all motions, the movant must certify in writing that all counsel have participated in a conference to attempt to resolve the matters at issue in the motion before filing the motion. Failure to include a certificate of consultation may result in the Court striking the motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Consent order
Consent orders must be signed by all involved attorneys of record or pro se litigants and must include the word "consent" in both the caption and body.
All consent orders must be signed by all attorneys of record or pro se litigants involved in the matter. Such consent orders must have the word "consent" in the caption and body of the order.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Pleadings orders decrees memoranda and other papers
- Must include
- caption
Every pleading, order, decree, memorandum, and other submitted paper must use one of the two prescribed court captions.
All pleadings, orders, decrees, memoranda, and other papers submitted for consideration or action by the Court must be captioned "IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS." or "IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS."
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion docket entry
An attorney setting a motion must provide the case number, case style, moving and opposing attorneys, entry date, and motion nature.
When setting a motion, attorneys shall provide the case number, style of the case, attorney(s) for the motion, attorney(s) against the motion, the date of entry of the motion and the nature of the motion.
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- Motion
A motion lacking any required docket information will not be heard unless the court grants leave.
If the entry of the motion does not contain all of the foregoing information, the motion will not be heard except by leave of Court.
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- Discovery response
Discovery responses must repeat each numbered interrogatory or request immediately before the answer in the same numerical sequence.
When answering Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions, and Requests for Production of Documents, the interrogatory or request shall be numbered and the replying party must, as a part of the answer, set forth immediately preceding the answer, the interrogatory or the request made, in the same numerical sequence.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion for new trial
A new-trial motion based on charge error must identify the error by quoting the specific language in the Court's charge, rather than generally alleging that the charge was erroneous.
When the basis for the motion for new trial is error in the Court's charge, the specific error must be pointed out by quoting the particular language of that charge in the written motion. No general reference to the charge as erroneous as a whole will be deemed sufficient.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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- Motion for new trial
A new-trial motion based on an evidentiary ruling must identify the exact testimony admitted or rejected by quotation or sufficiently specific description.
When the basis for the motion for new trial is that the Court erred in the rejection or admission of evidence, it is not sufficient to merely state that the Court erred in the rejection or admission of evidence. The party seeking a new trial on this basis is required to point out in the motion the particular testimony admitted or rejected, either by quoting the specific testimony or giving the substance of the testimony in such a manner that the exact part of the evidence can be identified with sufficient clarity and specificity.
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- Exhibits
At case conclusion, the parties or counsel must assemble, account for, and file all exhibits with the Clerk.
At the conclusion of a case, the parties or their counsel shall assemble and account for all exhibits and file them with the Clerk.
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- Order or decree
Counsel for the prevailing party must prepare the order or decree and submit it to opposing counsel for approval.
Orders or decrees shall be prepared by counsel for the prevailing party and submitted to adversary counsel for approval.
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- Motion to compel
A motion to compel must include a complete deficiency list identifying the verbatim discovery request, the complete answer, and the claimed deficiency.
Motions to compel must include a complete deficiency list setting forth the complete verbatim interrogatory or request at issue, the complete answer, and the reasons that the movant contends it is deficient.
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- Affidavit of income and expenses
Each party must provide the Divorce Referee with an affidavit of income and expenses at the temporary-support hearing.
Each party must provide the Divorce Referee with an affidavit of income and expenses, as required by Rule Fourteen (C) at the hearing for temporary support.
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- Appeal motion from divorce referee
An appeal motion must state what relief the movant seeks and how the Divorce Referee erred.
The motion shall specifically set forth what the movant seeks and specifically how the Divorce Referee was in error.
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- Default judgment
In a divorce case with no responsive pleading, default judgment under Rule 55 must be obtained after service of process and before the case is heard further.
In all divorce cases in which no responsive pleading has been filed, after service of process has been completed, a judgment by default under T.R. C.P. Rule 55 must be obtained before the case can be heard further.
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- Written proposals
- Must include
- local rule certificate
The document must certify that written proposals were submitted to opposing counsel at least ten days before trial.
ix. Certification that the above written proposals were submitted to opposing counsel at least ten (10) days before the trial.
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- Written notice
The written notice must describe the nature of the case, state whether a jury was demanded, and state whether the party intends to testify.
The written notice must include: a description of the nature of the case, whether a jury has been demanded, and whether or not the party intends to testify.
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- Motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
A certificate of consultation is required on every motion, and failure to include it may result in the motion being stricken.
All counsel must comply with Local Rule 5 (B) before setting the motion and a certificate of consultation must be on the motion as required by Local Rule 5(H) or it will be stricken.
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- Proposed order
- Must include
- certificate of service
The proposed order must include all required signatures and, when applicable, a certificate of service.
Please make sure all required signatures and/or a certificate of service are on the proposed Order.
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- Pretrial brief
Any pretrial brief ordered by the court must be hand-delivered to the courtroom clerk no later than three days before trial begins.
Any Pre-Trial briefs ordered by the Court shall be hand-delivered to the Courtroom clerk no later than three (3) days before the trial commences.
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- Pretrial order
The Pre-Trial Order must contain the seventeen categories of information listed by the Court, including parties, pending motions, factual and legal issues, exhibits, witnesses, trial length, damages, trial participants, equipment, and mediation status.
The Pre-Trial Order shall contain the following information: (1) Parties; (2) Jurisdictional/Venue Questions; (3) Any pending motions; (4) a Case Summary; (5) Each Parties’ Contentions; (6) State of any Uncontested Facts/Stipulations/Admissions; (7) Statement of Contested Facts; (8) Contested Issues of Law; (9) Exhibit List for Each party with any objections identified and the Rule relied upon for such objection(s); (10) List of Witnesses & any objections; (11) Deposition and/or Expert testimony that will be introduced; (12) Anticipated Length of Trial; (13) whether the case is a Jury or Non-Jury trial; (14) Ascertainable Damages; (15) Attorneys that will participate at trial; (16) Any special equipment required for the trial; (17) whether or not the parties have mediated, and if not whether or not they oppose mediation.
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- Jury instructions
Proposed jury instructions and the jury verdict form must be hand-delivered to the court at least three days before the pretrial conference.
Any proposed jury instructions and jury verdict form must be submitted to the Court via hand-delivery at least three (3) days before the Pre-Trial Conference.
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- Proposed order
If the parties cannot agree on a joint pretrial order, each party must provide its own proposed pretrial order to the court at least three days before the conference by email or hand-delivery.
If the parties can not agree, then each party is to provide the Court with that party’s proposed Pre-Trial Order no later than three (3) days before the Pre-Trial conference by email to circuit.division2@shelbycountytn.gov or hand-delivery.
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- Pretrial order
The pretrial order must include the parties, jurisdiction and venue issues, pending motions, case summary, contentions, facts, legal issues, exhibits and objections, witnesses, testimony, trial length, jury status, damages, trial attorneys, equipment needs, and mediation status.
The Pre-Trial Order shall contain the following information: (1) Parties; (2) Jurisdictional/Venue Questions; (3) Any pending motions; (4) a Case Summary; (5) Each Parties’ Contentions; (6) State of any Uncontested Facts/Stipulations/Admissions; (7) Statement of Contested Facts; (8) Contested Issues of Law; (9) Exhibit List for Each party with any objections identified and the Rule relied upon for such objection(s); (10) List of Witnesses & any objections; (11) Deposition and/or Expert testimony that will be introduced; (12) Anticipated Length of Trial; (13) whether the case is a Jury or Non-Jury trial; (14) Ascertainable Damages; (15) Attorneys that will participate at trial; (16) Any special equipment required for the trial; (17) whether or not the parties have mediated, and if not whether they oppose mediation.
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- Case packet
Every case packet must include a Form 1 Complaint for Divorce, a Form 5 Marital Dissolution Agreement, a properly completed Final Decree of Divorce, and the Shelby County Cost Bill.
Every case must include: 1. Complaint for Divorce (Form 1) 2. Marital Dissolution Agreement (Form 5) 3. Final Decree of Divorce (complete, correct court caption, includes required insurance and creditor statutes) 4. Cost Bill (Shelby County form)
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- Order setting trial date
The order setting a trial must include the pretrial conference date.
Trials can be set by contacting the courtroom clerk with consent of all parties and require a pre-trial conference date, that is to be included in the order setting the trial date.
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- Applies to
- Certificate of consultation
- Must include
- local rule certificate
A movant must submit the Local Rule S(H) certificate of consultation before the motion can be heard.
For a motion to be heard, the movant must have submitted a certificate of consultation as required by Local Rule S(H).
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- Motion
The first page of a motion must state under the docket number whether the motion should be heard in person, by Zoom, or on brief without oral argument.
Please note on the first page of your motion under the Docket Number whether you want the motion heard in person in the courtroom, via Zoom or on brief without oral argument.
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- Applies to
- Motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
Division IV will not hear any motion unless it includes a certificate of consultation complying with Local Rule 5(H).
Division IV will no longer hear motions without a certificate of consultation in compliance with Local Rule 5(H).
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- Applies to
- Motion
A movant must submit a certificate of consultation for a motion to be heard.
For a motion to be heard, the movant must have submitted a certificate of consultation as required by Local Rule 5(H).
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- Uncontested divorce
The listed uncontested-divorce paperwork must be submitted in advance to the Division V divorce referee before a hearing date is confirmed.
Before getting a confirmed hearing date for an uncontested divorce, you must have submitted in advance the paperwork listed below to the Division V divorce referee, Ms Yollander Hardaway, at [email protected]:
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- Applies to
- Parenting documents
When applicable, a parenting seminar certificate and proposed parenting plan must be submitted.
If applicable, parenting seminar certificate and proposed Parenting Plan
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- Applies to
- Other uncontested divorce paperwork
The quote lists other paperwork: a cost bill, demographic sheet, insurance notice, military affidavit, and divorce certificate.
Other paperwork (cost bill, demographic sheet, insurance notice, military affidavit, and divorce certificate)
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- Must include
- ai disclosure
The filing must disclose that artificial intelligence was used and certify that all legal and record citations were verified as accurate.
and plain factual statement, disclose that AI has been used and certify all citations to the law or the record have been verified as accurate.
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- Applies to
- Non dispositive motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
Every non-dispositive motion set must include the required certificate of consultation and will not be heard without it.
Every non-dispositive motion set must have a certificate of consultation pursuant to Shelby County Circuit Court Local Rule 5(H). The motion will not be heard if there is no certificate of consultation.
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- Proposed pppo
A copy of the proposed, signed, and notarized PPPO, including the stated court recommendations, is required.
A copy of the proposed signed and notarized PPPO including but not limited to the CSW or JC Court recommendations.
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- Proposed fdd
A properly signed copy of the proposed FDD is required.
A copy of the proposed FDD properly signed.
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- Confidential information sheet
A Confidential Information Sheet must be provided even if it was previously filed with the Court.
A copy of the Confidential Information Sheet even if previously filed with the Court.
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- Applies to
- Cost form
A copy of the completed cost form is required.
A copy of the completed cost form.
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- Applies to
- Pes certificate
Copies of a Court-approved Parenting Education Seminar certificate are required when children are involved.
Copies of the Court approved PES Certificate, if children.
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- Parenting education seminar
The parties must attend a Circuit Court-approved Parenting Education Seminar.
The parties must attend a Circuit Court approved Parenting Education Seminar.
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- Applies to
- Signed fdd pppo affidavit
The original signed FDD, PPPO, and Affidavit must be brought to the hearing.
The original signed FDD and PPPO (and Affidavit) are to be brought to court at time of the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Administrative hearing documents
The signed and dated cost form, confidential information sheet, and Demographic form must be brought to the hearing.
The administrative documents such as the signed and dated cost form, confidential information sheet and the Demographic form are to be brought to Court to the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference
Parties must complete Local Rule 5(B) consultation before filing an applicable motion and include the required certificate of consultation.
All parties must comply with the consultation requirements in Local Rule 5(B) prior to filing any applicable motions, and the failure to include a certificate of consultation may result in your motion being struck from the docket.
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- Applies to
- Fdd pppo affidavit
The original signed FDD, PPPO, and Affidavit must be brought to the hearing.
The original signed FDD and PPPO (and Affidavit) are to be brought to court at time of the hearing.
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- Dismissal docket
Dismissal dockets are periodically set for dormant matters, and failure of the prosecuting party to appear results in dismissal of the case.
Dismissal dockets will be set periodically on dormant matters. If the prosecuting party fails to appear, the case will be dismissed.
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- Applies to
- Scheduling order
A scheduling order must be entered within 90 days of filing a new case, except where both parties are pro se.
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Court requires a scheduling order to be entered within 90 days of all new cases being filed with the exception of the cases where the parties are both pro se.
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- Applies to
- Order
Orders may be submitted by email or in the Room 208 Order Box, must be appropriately signed, and must be submitted to the Court Clerk in Word format.
All orders may be submitted electronically via email at circuit.division9@shelbycountytn.gov OR placed in the Order Box in Room 208. Please ensure that all Orders are appropriately signed and submit a Word version of the Order to the Court Clerk so the Court will have it in the event any changes need to be made.
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- Applies to
- Final decree
The Final Decree must include all required signatures and/or a certificate of service.
Please make sure all required signatures and/or certificate of service are in the Final Decree.
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- Applies to
- Order
The order must include all required signatures and/or a certificate of service.
Please make sure all required signatures and/or certificate of service are on the Order.
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- Trial order
The parties must submit an order stating the trial date so that all parties receive proper notice.
The parties will need to submit an Order with the trial date to ensure all parties have proper notice of the new trial date.
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- Applies to
- Contested divorce
A contested divorce must comply with Local Rule 14.
Contested Divorces: Compliance with Local Rule 14 is required.
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- Motion to set trial
When the parties cannot agree on a trial date, a motion to set the matter for trial must be filed and set under the non-dispositive-motion procedures.
If no agreement, a motion to set the matter for trial should be filed and set in accordance with the provisions above under Non-dispositive Motions.
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- Applies to
- Consent order
Requesting return of attested consent-order copies requires including self-addressed return envelopes and copies of the order; otherwise, the clerk need not mail them.
If counsel or a party desire attested copies to be returned, self-addressed return envelopes and copies of the Order must be included with the order. The Clerk will not be required to mail attested copies of Consent Order submitted under this Rule unless this requirement is met.
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- Applies to
- Transcript
The new-trial rule must be copied into every transcript for an appeal in which a new trial was sought based on charge error or an evidentiary ruling.
This rule must be copied in every transcript of every case appealed from this court in which a new trial was sought on the grounds of error in the charge of the court or in the admission or rejection of evidence.
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- Stipulation
The court encourages stipulations but will recognize or enforce an agreement or stipulation only if made in open court or reduced to writing and filed.
The Court encourages stipulations, however, no agreement, understanding or stipulation of parties or of their attorneys in any pending cause will be recognized or enforced by the Court unless made in open court or in writing and filed in the cause.
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- Applies to
- Order or decree
Counsel for the prevailing party must prepare the order or decree and submit it to opposing counsel for approval.
Orders or decrees shall be prepared by counsel for the prevailing party and submitted to adversary counsel for approval.
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- Alternative order or decree
A party disputing an order must state its objections in writing, prepare an alternative order, highlight all differences, and cite transcript page and line numbers when available.
In the event of disagreement about the order, the party disagreeing must note all objections in writing, and must also prepare an alternative order or decree. All differences must be highlighted and must reference the page and line numbers from the transcript if available.
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- Applies to
- Sworn statement
The sworn financial statement must separately identify Social Security and income-tax deductions; self-employed persons must estimate those amounts using governmental guidelines or other reliable sources.
(2) The sworn statement must also set forth separately the amount deducted from salary for social security and income tax. Self- employed persons must estimate these sums, using governmental guidelines or other reliable sources that are available.
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- E filed document
A signing party or attorney must include an email address with an E-Filed Document unless the person has no email and uses the Public Access Terminal.
In addition to the information required by TRCP Rule 11 and any other Local Rule, the Party or attorney signing a Document that is being E-Filed shall also include an e-mail address, unless the Party or attorney does not maintain an e-mail address and relies on the Public Access Terminal.
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- Original document
Parties and attorneys must retain original documents until final case disposition and the expiration of all appeal opportunities.
Parties or their attorneys shall retain originals until final disposition of the case and the expiration of all appeal opportunities.
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- Applies to
- All documents
All submitted documents must include the filing attorney’s or pro se party’s phone number and email address.
All documents submitted should include the attorney’s (or pro se party’s) contact phone number and email.
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- Applies to
- Parenting education seminar
The parties must attend a Circuit Court-approved Parenting Education Seminar.
The parties must attend a Circuit Court approved Parenting Education Seminar.
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- Applies to
- Administrative documents
The signed and dated cost form, Confidential Information Sheet, and Demographic Form must be brought to the hearing.
The administrative documents such as the signed and dated cost form, confidential information sheet and the Demographic form are to be brought to Court to the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Scheduling order
- Must include
- proposed order
Agreeing parties may submit a proposed consent scheduling order, while parties who cannot agree must submit competing proposed orders.
If the parties can agree on a scheduling order, they may submit a proposed consent scheduling order for this Court to review. If the parties cannot agree, they are to submit competing proposed orders for this Courts consideration.
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- Applies to
- Order
- Must include
- certificate of service
The Order must include all required signatures and, where applicable, a certificate of service.
Please make sure all required signatures and/or certificate of service is on the Order.
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- Applies to
- Final decree ?
Sworn testimony is required at the hearing of irreconcilable differences cases to satisfy jurisdictional requirements and to establish that the marital dissolution agreement provides for the "equitable settlement of the property rights between the parties." The above language of the statute must be used in the decree.
Summary: The decree in an irreconcilable-differences case must use the quoted statutory language concerning equitable settlement of property rights.
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- Applies to
- Required paperwork and proposed orders
- Must include
- proposed order
The parties must submit all required paperwork and proposed Orders to the Divorce Referee and the Courtroom Clerk at least 24 hours in advance.
Summary: In an irreconcilable-differences case, all required paperwork and proposed orders must be submitted to the Divorce Referee and Courtroom Clerk at least 24 hours in advance.
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- Applies to
- Pleadings orders decrees memoranda and other papers ?
All such documents must be in the English language.
Summary: All pleadings, orders, decrees, memoranda, and other papers submitted to the Court must be in English.
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- Applies to
- Order or decree
- Must include
- proposed order
Both proposed orders or decrees must be submitted to the Court together with any transcript of the ruling.
Summary: The proposed and alternative orders or decrees must be submitted together with any available transcript of the ruling.
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- Applies to
- Order or decree
- Must include
- certificate of service
If the adversary counsel fails or refuses to sign and promptly return the order or decree, the party preparing the order or decree must give notice of the time and place when the order will be presented to the Court and be prepared to enter the order at that time, with a certificate of service to opposing counsel.
Summary: If opposing counsel does not promptly sign and return an order, the preparing party must provide notice and include a certificate of service on opposing counsel.
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- Applies to
- Temporary support motion ?
Whether heard by the Court or Divorce Referee, a sworn statement required in Rule Fourteen (C) must be filed not less than three (3) days before the hearing date.
Summary: The required sworn statement must be filed at least three days before the temporary alimony or child-support hearing.
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- Applies to
- Trial memorandum
2. A Trial Memorandum that includes the following. The Trial Memorandum shall be in a format substantially similar to Appendix 4.
Summary: A Trial Memorandum substantially similar to Appendix 4 must be filed with the specified trial-related statements and certifications.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order
The parties must submit all required paperwork and proposed Orders to the Divorce Referee and the Courtroom Clerk at least 24 hours in advance, or more if required by the Judge's preferences as published on the Clerk's website.
Summary: All required paperwork and proposed orders must be submitted to the Divorce Referee and Courtroom Clerk at least 24 hours in advance, or earlier if the judge's published preferences require it.
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- Applies to
- Court filing ?
- Must include
- caption ?
All pleadings, orders, decrees, memoranda, and other papers submitted for consideration or action by the Court must be captioned "IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS."
Summary: Every pleading, order, decree, memorandum, and other paper submitted to the court must include the specified court caption.
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- Court filing ?
All such documents must be in the English language.
Summary: All pleadings, orders, decrees, memoranda, and other papers submitted to the court must be written in English.
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- Applies to
- Contested divorce memorandum ?
(1) At least twenty-four (24) hours before trial of any contested divorce is scheduled, counsel shall deliver to the Judge a memorandum that includes:
Summary: At least 24 hours before a scheduled contested-divorce trial, counsel must deliver the judge a memorandum containing the listed settlement, child, property, support, alimony, fee, and proposal-submission information.
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- Interpreter appointment petition ?
a petition setting forth the basis for such appointment addressing the criteria set forth in Rule 42(d)(e) and (f) of the Rules of the Supreme Court.
Summary: The petition for a less-preferred interpreter must state the basis for the appointment and address the specified Supreme Court Rule 42 criteria.
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- Notice to transfer case ?
Such notice shall contain the names of the parties, TCSES Number, the docket number and the address of record of the parties.
Summary: The notice transferring a child-support case to Juvenile Court must identify the parties, TCSES number, docket number, and parties' addresses of record.
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- Child support order ?
Such order shall contain the names of the parties, the Circuit or Chancery Court docket number and the TCSES number, if available.
Summary: An order modifying parenting time or the primary residential parent must include the parties' names, the court docket number, and the TCSES number when available.
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- Discovery motion ?
The Court will not hear any motion related to discovery unless counsel for the movant files with the motion, a statement which certifies that movant's counsel has conferred with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the discovery dispute and that the effort has not been unsuccessful.
Summary: A discovery motion must include a statement certifying counsel's unsuccessful good-faith conference with opposing counsel.
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- Applies to
- Pleadings orders decrees memoranda and other papers ?
All such documents must be in the English language.
Summary: All pleadings, orders, decrees, memoranda, and other papers subject to this caption rule must be in English.
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- Transcript
This Rule must be copied in every transcript of every case appealed from this Court in which a new trial was sought on the grounds of error in the charge of the Court or in the admission or rejection of evidence.
Summary: The transcript of any appealed case in which a charge-error or evidentiary-ruling new-trial motion was sought must include a copy of Rule Seven.
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- Decree
The above language of the statute must be used in the decree.
Summary: An irreconcilable-differences decree must use the specified statutory language concerning equitable settlement of the parties' property rights.
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- Income expense affidavit ?
each party must file and serve an affidavit stating gross income from all sources and all expenses as of the date of execution. The affidavit must also set forth separately any deductions from gross income, including but not limited to social security and income tax. Self-employed persons must estimate these sums using governmental guidelines or other reliable sources.
Summary: Each party in a contested divorce, separate-maintenance suit, or legal-separation suit must file and serve an income-and-expense affidavit that separately identifies gross-income deductions; self-employed persons must use governmental guidelines or other reliable sources.
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each party must file and serve a sworn financial statement stating all assets and debts of the parties, both marital and separate. Said affidavit shall be filed in a format substantially similar to the form in Appendix 4.
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Each party must file and serve a sworn financial statement listing all marital and separate assets and debts, using a format substantially similar to Appendix 4.
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- Permanent parenting plan
A proposed Permanent Parenting Plan, with a child support worksheet and verified statement of income.
Summary: A proposed permanent parenting plan with a child-support worksheet and verified statement of income must be filed before trial.
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- Trial memorandum
A Trial Memorandum that includes the following. The Trial Memorandum shall be in a format substantially similar to Appendix 4.
Summary: A trial memorandum must be filed and must follow the format substantially similar to Appendix 4.
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- Modification petition ?
- Must include
- local rule certificate ?
Counsel for any party seeking a modification of any divorce decree must present to the Judge a sworn petition setting forth the grounds relied upon for the modification.
Summary: A party seeking modification of a divorce decree must present the Judge with a sworn petition stating the grounds for modification.
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- Trial memorandum ?
- Must include
- local rule certificate ?
In accordance with Local Rule 14(d), I hereby certify that:
Summary: The Local Rule 14(d) trial memorandum must include the filer's certification.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order
- Must include
- certificate of service
Please make sure all required signatures and/or certificates of service are on the proposed Order.
Summary: The proposed dispositive-motion order must include all required signatures and, when applicable, certificates of service.
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- Applies to
- Motion
- Must include
- certificate of conference ?
For a motion to be heard, the movant must have submitted a certificate of consultation as required by Local Rule 5(H).
Summary: A movant must submit a certificate of consultation before a motion can be heard.
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Complaint
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A complaint is required for an uncontested-divorce submission.
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- Applies to
- Marital dissolution agreement
Marital Dissolution Agreement
Summary: A marital dissolution agreement is required for an uncontested-divorce submission.
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- Proposed final decree
Proposed Final Decree
Summary: A proposed final decree is required for an uncontested-divorce submission.
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- Military affidavit
A copy of the military affidavit (if military waiver not included in the MDA) and even if filed.
Summary: A military affidavit must be provided when the military waiver is not included in the MDA, even if an affidavit was previously filed.
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- Insurance notice
A copy of the insurance notice (if appropriate provisions are not included in the MDA) and even if filed.
Summary: An insurance notice must be provided when the appropriate provisions are not included in the MDA, even if a notice was previously filed.
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- Demographic form
A Demographic form if appropriate and even if filed.
Summary: A Demographic form must be provided when appropriate, even if it was previously filed.
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- Applies to
- Uncontested divorce submission ?
The documents to be submitted for review to the Deputy Divorce Referee are as follows (subject to the parties having minor child(ren): 1. Affidavit (if no children and if the party is represented by counsel). 2. A filed stamped copy of the filed complaint (or any amendments thereto). 3. A filed stamped copy of the filed MDA (divorce agreement) 4. A copy of the proposed signed and notarized PPPO including but not limited to the CSW or JC Court recommendations. 5. A copy of the proposed FDD properly signed. 6. A copy of the military affidavit (if military waiver not included in the MDA) and even if filed. 7. A copy of the insurance notice (if appropriate provisions are not included in the MDA) and even if filed. 8. A Demographic form if appropriate and even if filed. 9. A copy of the Confidential Information Sheet even if previously filed with the Court. 10. A copy of the completed cost form. 11. Copies of the Court approved PES Certificate, if children.
Summary: For matters involving minor children, parties must submit the listed divorce-related documents for Deputy Divorce Referee review, subject to the stated conditions.
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- Motion
- Must include
- local rule certificate ?
Strict compliance with Local Rule Rule 5(h) is required on all Motions.
Summary: All motions must strictly comply with Local Rule 5(h).
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- Applies to
- Proposed orders or decrees
- Must include
- proposed order
Both proposed orders or decrees must be submitted to the Court together with any transcript of the ruling.
Summary: Competing proposed orders or decrees must be submitted together with any available transcript of the ruling.
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- Affidavit of income and expenses ?
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in sanctions pursuant to T.R.C.P. Rule 37.
Summary: Failure to provide the required affidavit of income and expenses may result in sanctions under T.R.C.P. Rule 37.
What must be included with motion filings in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee: The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A new-trial motion based on evidentiary error must identify the particular testimony admitted or rejected by quoting it or describing it with sufficient specificity.
Judge Gina C. Higgins: The rule requires certificate of conference. Division IV will not hear any motion unless it includes a certificate of consultation complying with Local Rule 5(H).
Judge Rhynette Hurd: The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A movant must submit a certificate of consultation for a motion to be heard.
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What must be included with transcript filings in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The new-trial rule must be copied into the transcript of every appealed case in which a new trial was sought based on charge error or evidentiary admission or rejection.
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What must be included with consent order filings in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
The rule requires caption. Every consent order must be signed by all involved attorneys of record or pro se litigants and must include the word “consent” in both the caption and body.
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What must be included with motion for leave to serve interrogatories filings in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A motion for leave to serve more than 30 interrogatories must identify the additional interrogatories and establish good cause.
What must be included with discovery motion filings in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
The rule requires certificate of conference. A discovery motion must include a statement certifying counsel's unsuccessful good-faith effort to confer with opposing counsel.
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What must be included with final decree filings in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee: The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The final decree must state that the marital dissolution agreement provides for equitable settlement of the parties' property rights.
Judge Yolanda Kight Brown: The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Final Decree must include all required signatures and/or a certificate of service.
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