§ 36-6-405. Modification of Permanent Parenting Plans
In a proceeding for a modification of a permanent parenting plan, a proposed parenting plan shall be filed and served with the petition for modification and with the response to the petition for modification. Such plan is not required if the modification pertains only to child support. The obligor parent’s proposed parenting plan shall be […]
§ 36-6-406. Restrictions in Temporary or Permanent Parenting Plans
The permanent parenting plan and the mechanism for approval of the permanent parenting plan shall not utilize dispute resolution, and a parent’s residential time as provided in the permanent parenting plan or temporary parenting plan shall be limited if the limitation is found to be in the best interest of the minor child and if […]
§ 36-6-407. Allocation of Parenting Responsibilities
The court shall approve agreements of the parties allocating parenting responsibilities, or specifying rules, if it finds that: The agreement is consistent with any limitations on a parent’s decision-making authority mandated by § 36-6-406; The agreement is knowing and voluntary; and The agreement is in the best interest of the child. The court may consider […]
§ 36-6-305. Mediation in Cases Involving Domestic Abuse
In any proceeding concerning the visitation of a child, if an order of protection issued in or recognized by this state is in effect or if there is a court finding of domestic abuse or any criminal conviction involving domestic abuse within the marriage that is the subject of the proceeding for divorce or separate […]
§ 36-6-306. Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
Any of the following circumstances, when presented in a petition for grandparent visitation to the circuit, chancery, general sessions courts with domestic relations jurisdiction, other courts with domestic relations jurisdiction or juvenile court in matters involving children born out of wedlock of the county in which the petitioned child currently resides, necessitates a hearing if […]
§ 36-6-307. Determination of Best Interests of Child for Grandparent Visitations
In determining the best interests of the child under § 36-6-306, the court shall consider all pertinent matters, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: The length and quality of the prior relationship between the child and the grandparent and the role performed by the grandparent; The existing emotional ties of the child to […]
§ 36-6-401. Findings
Parents have the responsibility to make decisions and perform other parental duties necessary for the care and growth of their minor children. In any proceeding between parents under this chapter, the best interests of the child shall be the standard by which the court determines and allocates the parties’ parental responsibilities. The general assembly recognizes […]
§ 36-6-238. Appeals
An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this part in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure and may be accelerated under Tennessee Rules of the Court of Appeals, Rule 13. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under § 36-6-219, the enforcing court may not stay […]
§ 36-6-239. Powers of Prosecutors or Public Officials
In a case arising under this part or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the prosecutor or other appropriate public official may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under this part or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a […]
§ 36-6-240. Law Enforcement Officer Powers
At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under § 36-6-239, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under § 36-6-239.