Whenever a trial court finds that any person knowingly made a false allegation of sexual abuse in furtherance of litigation, in addition to any other penalties provided for by law or rule, the court may hold the accuser in contempt of court and may order the accuser to pay all litigation expenses, including, but not limited to, the reasonable attorney's fees, discretionary costs and other costs incurred by the wrongly accused party in defending against the false allegation.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 4 - Divorce and Annulment
§ 36-4-101. Grounds for Divorce From Bonds of Matrimony
§ 36-4-103. Irreconcilable Differences — Procedure
§ 36-4-104. Residence Requirements
§ 36-4-106. Complaint for Divorce or Legal Separation — Temporary Injunctions
§ 36-4-107. Verification of Petition — Effect of Noncompliance
§ 36-4-108. Security for Costs — Service of Process
§ 36-4-110. Appearance and Answer
§ 36-4-111. Failure to Separate Not a Defense
§ 36-4-112. Defense When Ground Is Adultery
§ 36-4-113. Issues — Trial by Jury — New Trial
§ 36-4-117. Proof When Ground Is Spouse's Refusal to Remove to This State
§ 36-4-118. Proof When Ground Is Conviction of Crime
§ 36-4-119. Decree of Court Generally
§ 36-4-120. Ill Conduct Defense
§ 36-4-125. Legitimacy of Children Unaffected by Divorce or Annulment
§ 36-4-127. Expunction of Divorce Records Upon Reconciliation of Parties
§ 36-4-128. Remarriage After Spouse's Two-Year Absence — Effect of Spouse's Return
§ 36-4-133. Compliance With Notice of Insurance Termination Provisions Required
§ 36-4-135. False Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Furtherance of Litigation