Have any questions or want more information on family matters in the Fourth Circuit Court? This page contains resources that may be helpful in answering those questions.
Please note: These resources are not legal advice. If you wish to consult with an attorney, you may find a referral through the Nashville Bar Association: https://www.nashvillebar.org/?pg=NeedAnAttorneyContactUs.
CHAMBER RULES
Our Chamber Rules took effect on January 15, 2025. They are intended to make practicing in the Fourth Circuit Court, either as an attorney or a self-represented litigant, easier and more efficient. If you would like an overview of the Chamber Rules, our December 18, 2024, CLE covered the rules. Please email rebekahlharalson@jisnashville.gov to request the recording of the event. You may view the Chamber Rules below:
SPANISH COURT TRANSLATIONS / TRADUCCIÓNES DE INGLÉS AL ESPAÑOL PAR LA CORTE
This document offers translations of common English words and phrases into Spanish, helping Spanish-speaking individuals better understand and follow along during court proceedings. You can view the document below.
Este documento ofrece traducciones de palabras y frases comunes en inglés al español, ayudando a los hispanohablantes a comprender y seguir mejor durante los procedimientos judiciales. Puede ver el documento aquí:
COURTROOM DECORUM / DECORO EN LA SALA DEL TRIBUNAL
All attorneys shall provide a copy of this policy on Courtroom Decorum to clients, witnesses, and court reporters prior to coming to Court. You may view the document, which is an excerpt from our Chamber Rules, here:
Además, puede ver una versión en español de nuestro Decoro en la Sala del Tribunal aquí:
FRIDAY MOTION ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
Participation on Zoom during the regular scheduled Friday Motion Docket is permitted on designated motions (default motions and those listed at 9:00 a.m. on the Final Domestic Motion docket). To view the document, click here:
FOURTH CIRCUIT FORMS
The Circuit Court Clerk’s website provides many resources to assist in the cases that are heard in our Court, including many of the necessary forms for divorces and other family matters. The Clerk’s website also provides updated Docket postings, instructions for eFiling, and more. These resources are intended for anyone, but may be especially helpful for self-represented parties.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, created a book to aid parents in navigating the complicated journey of raising their child(ren) in a healthy and safe manner. The book offers practical guidance on responding, preventing, monitoring, mentoring, and modeling—essential tools to help any parent succeed in this crucial role. You may view the free booklet here:
Loving Your Children More Than You Hate Each Other by Dr. Lauren J. Behrman and Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman offers therapy-based skills to help parents in the midst of high-conflict divorces prioritize their child(ren). You may purchase the book here:
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