TN Bar Tennessee Family Law

Question 1

In Tennessee, grounds for absolute divorce include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Irreconcilable financial differences

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Irreconcilable differences

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Adultery

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Cruel and inhuman treatment

Question 2

Tennessee uses which approach for dividing marital property in a divorce?

Accepted Answer

Equitable distribution — fair but not necessarily equal

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Community property — split 50/50

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Title theory — whoever holds title keeps the property

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Contribution theory — split by financial contribution only

Question 3

Under Tennessee law, which of the following is separate property not subject to equitable distribution?

Accepted Answer

Property inherited by one spouse during the marriage

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Income earned by either spouse during the marriage

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Appreciation on marital assets

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Business profits earned during marriage

Question 4

In Tennessee child custody proceedings, the paramount consideration for the court is:

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the child

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The preference of the primary breadwinner

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Maintaining the existing custody arrangement

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Equal parenting time for both parents

Question 5

Tennessee's Parenting Plan Act requires divorcing parents with minor children to file a:

Accepted Answer

Permanent parenting plan detailing residential schedule and decision-making authority

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Custody bond with the court

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Joint financial affidavit for child support only

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Consent order approved by a guardian ad litem

Question 6

Under Tennessee's Income Shares Model for child support, the amount of child support is primarily based on:

Accepted Answer

The combined gross income of both parents

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Only the non-custodial parent's income

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The custodial parent's expenses only

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A flat percentage of the non-custodial parent's net income