More Information   Case Information - Chancery Court     Case Information - Circuit Court    Forms    Parent Education Seminar    Pro Se Litigant    Chancery Court - Local Rules    Circuit Court - Local Rules   Links Patricia Odell, Divorce Referee 140 Adams, Room 206 Memphis, TN 38103 (901)545-4036 DVRFDivorceReferee@shelbycountytn.gov About the Divorce Referee Staff Directory The Shelby County Divorce Referee's office was created in 1973 to replace the Divorce Proctor's office which was established in 1915.  This office reviews and monitors all divorce complaints filed in Shelby County to assure compliance with local and state laws.  The Divorce Referee enters an appearance in every divorce case, attends divorce trials, and conducts hearings to set temporary (pendente lite) child support, alimony and attorney fees.     With the help of eight part-time referees, the Divorce Referee proctors approximately 3,200 divorces and conducts more than 2,000 temporary support hearings annually.  Divorce referees are prohibited, however, from representing and/or giving legal advice to either party in a divorce action.  Temporary support hearings are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Special hearings may be set by appointment Monday through Thursday starting at 9:00 a.m. The Shelby County Divorce Referee's office is located on the second floor of the Shelby County Courthouse, 140 Adams Avenue, Room 206, Memphis, Tennessee 38103.  The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.