TRY ME!
Tennessee Child Custody Guide
Summary
In Tennessee, child custody is determined based on the best interest of the child. Factors considered include the childs preference (if 12 or older), parents ability to provide a stable environment, and history of abuse or neglect. Evidence of financial stability and ability to support the childs extracurricular activities can be beneficial. Both sole and joint custody are recognized. To file a petition for custody, one needs to obtain necessary forms, fill them out, file with the court clerk, and serve the other parent with a copy of the petition. Legal representation is recommended due to the complexity of custody cases, but one can represent themselves in court.Full Conversation
Tn
What is the current custody arrangement and why do you want to change it?
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
Right now we are living together I pay all the bills and am the only one that drives and have been for the last year she hasn't drove a single day she's had one job and only worked one day she got mad at me and is trying to keep my child from me talking bout she will just move another man in to take care of them
What evidence do you have to support your claim for custody?
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
Pictures and messages
What do these pictures and messages show?
In Tennessee, evidence of a stable environment and ability to provide for the child are important factors in custody decisions.
In Tennessee, evidence of a stable environment and ability to provide for the child are important factors in custody decisions.
Pictures of of my job history and other things
What other things do these pictures show? In Tennessee, evidence of a stable environment and ability to provide for the child are important factors in custody decisions.
Where I've paid for everything
What is your relationship with the child's other parent?
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
We live together right now till I leave
What is your plan for the child's living arrangements after you leave?
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
In Tennessee, courts consider the best interest of the child when determining custody. Factors include:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
I want custody I could let her see her every * weeks for the weekend
What is your plan for providing a stable environment for your child after you leave?
In Tennessee, the court considers the following factors for child custody:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
In Tennessee, the court considers the following factors for child custody:
- Child's preference (if * or older)
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment
- History of abuse or neglect
I work and if I don't have a job I find one
What type of custody are you seeking: sole or joint custody? In Tennessee, both types are recognized. Sole custody means one parent has primary physical and legal custody. Joint custody means parents share responsibilities.
Sole
What is your plan for your child's education and overall well-being?
In Tennessee, for sole custody:
- The court considers the parent's ability to provide a stable environment, including education and overall well-being of the child.
- Evidence of financial stability can be beneficial.
In Tennessee, for sole custody:
- The court considers the parent's ability to provide a stable environment, including education and overall well-being of the child.
- Evidence of financial stability can be beneficial.
I want her to be in the best living and school positions she can be in
What school district do you plan to enroll your child in?
In Tennessee, the court considers the quality of education in the child's current and potential future school district when determining custody.
In Tennessee, the court considers the quality of education in the child's current and potential future school district when determining custody.
Shelby
What is the reputation of the Shelby school district?
In Tennessee, the quality of education in the child's current and potential future school district is a factor when determining custody.
In Tennessee, the quality of education in the child's current and potential future school district is a factor when determining custody.
There good
What is your plan for transportation and after-school care?
In Tennessee, the court also considers these factors:
- The parent's ability to provide transportation and after-school care.
- The child's extracurricular activities and how the parent plans to support them.
In Tennessee, the court also considers these factors:
- The parent's ability to provide transportation and after-school care.
- The child's extracurricular activities and how the parent plans to support them.
I drive and I have my dad her grandpa who can watch her if I'm working
What is your plan for supporting your child's extracurricular activities?
In Tennessee, courts consider:
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities.
- The child's preference (if * or older).
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment.
In Tennessee, courts consider:
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities.
- The child's preference (if * or older).
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment.
Paying for them
What extracurricular activities is your child interested in?
In Tennessee, courts consider:
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities.
- The child's preference (if * or older).
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment.
In Tennessee, courts consider:
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities.
- The child's preference (if * or older).
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment.
She's 1 month old
What are your plans for your child's future extracurricular activities?
In Tennessee, courts consider:
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities.
- The child's preference (if * or older).
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment.
In Tennessee, courts consider:
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities.
- The child's preference (if * or older).
- Parent's ability to provide a stable environment.
Put her in sports
What type of sports are you considering for your child's future?
In Tennessee, courts consider the parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities when determining custody.
In Tennessee, courts consider the parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities when determining custody.
Soccer
What steps have you taken so far in your pursuit of gaining sole custody?
In Tennessee, for child custody:
- The court considers the parent's ability to provide a stable environment
- Evidence of financial stability can be beneficial
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities is considered.
In Tennessee, for child custody:
- The court considers the parent's ability to provide a stable environment
- Evidence of financial stability can be beneficial
- The parent's ability to support the child's extracurricular activities is considered.
I'm trying to get ahold of a attorney
Have you already filed a petition for custody in court? In Tennessee, you need to file a petition for custody in the county where your child lives.
No
What is your plan to file a petition for custody?
In Tennessee, you need to:
- File a petition for custody in the county where your child lives.
- Provide evidence supporting your claim for custody.
- Attend a court hearing.
In Tennessee, you need to:
- File a petition for custody in the county where your child lives.
- Provide evidence supporting your claim for custody.
- Attend a court hearing.
I want to do that how do I do that
To file a petition for custody in Tennessee, you need to:
- Obtain the necessary forms from your local courthouse.
- Fill out the forms accurately and completely.
- File the forms with the court clerk.
- Serve the other parent with a copy of the petition.
Is there anything else I can help with?
- Obtain the necessary forms from your local courthouse.
- Fill out the forms accurately and completely.
- File the forms with the court clerk.
- Serve the other parent with a copy of the petition.
Is there anything else I can help with?
Can I do this without a attorney
Yes, you can represent yourself in court. This is called "pro se" representation. However, it's often recommended to have legal counsel due to the complexity of custody cases.
Ok thank uou
Is there anything else you need help with?
No
What is your plan for providing a stable environment for your child after you leave?
In Tennessee, for sole custody:
- The court considers the parent's ability to provide a stable environment, including education and overall well-being of the child.
- Evidence of financial stability can be beneficial.
In Tennessee, for sole custody:
- The court considers the parent's ability to provide a stable environment, including education and overall well-being of the child.
- Evidence of financial stability can be beneficial.
Start a new chat