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Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-117 Proof when ground is spouse's refusal to remove to this state
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If the divorce is sought by the complainant spouse on the ground of the defendant spouse's refusal to remove with the complainant spouse to this state, and of the defendant spouse's willful absence for two (2) years without reasonable cause, the complainant spouse shall prove end…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-118 Proof when ground is conviction of crime
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The proof that the defendant is a convict, or is sentenced to the penitentiary, if that is the cause relied upon for the divorce, shall be by the record of the conviction and sentence.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-119 Decree of court generally
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If, upon hearing the cause, the court is satisfied that the complainant is entitled to relief, it may be granted either by pronouncing the marriage void from the beginning, or by dissolving it forever and freeing each party from the obligations thereof, or by a separation for a l…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-120 Ill conduct defense
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(a) If the cause assigned for a divorce is that specified in § 36-4-101(a)(11), the defendant may make defense by alleging and proving the ill conduct of the complainant as a justifiable cause for the conduct complained of, and on making out the defense to the satisfaction of the…