Family Law (Divorce & Custody) in Nashville
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
If you’re going through a divorce or custody dispute in Nashville, your case is filed in the Davidson County Circuit Court — the domestic relations court for the 20th Judicial District seated here in the county seat. Chancery Court can also hear certain divorces in Tennessee.
The court determines where you file; the substantive law lives in our statewide guides. Start with the Tennessee family law hub, then dig into your specific issue — divorce, child custody, child support, or property division.
Family cases move on the court’s schedule, so early preparation helps. To get matched with a local Nashville family law attorney, connect with a lawyer.
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Court: Divorce and family law matters for Nashville residents are heard in the Davidson County Circuit Court, the domestic relations court in Tennessee's 20th Judicial District.
Nashville is the seat of Davidson County, where family cases — divorce, custody, and support — are filed in the Circuit Court, which handles domestic relations in the 20th Judicial District. Chancery Court can also hear certain divorces in Tennessee. Verify the court's current location, hours, and filing procedures on its official website before you file.
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- Where do I file for divorce in Nashville?
- In the Davidson County Circuit Court, the domestic relations court seated in Nashville as part of Tennessee's 20th Judicial District. Chancery Court can also hear divorce in Tennessee.
- Which Nashville court handles child custody?
- Custody and support are decided in the same Davidson County Circuit Court that handles the divorce. Confirm the proper division for your case with a local attorney.