Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
Tenn. Code § 36-6-106
Custody & parenting time in Tennessee
Best-interest standard; permanent parenting plan required in every case.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Tennessee
Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Tennessee
Income Shares guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Tennessee
Relocation governed by parental relocation statute notice rules.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Tennessee
Orders of Protection available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersTennessee fathers' rights FAQ
Tennessee follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; permanent parenting plan required in every case.
General educational summary of Tennessee law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Tennessee family-law attorney before acting.