Laws for the care of children in Tennessee ...

Tennessee law requires that base the custody of children, both the initial determination and any subsequent changes to only the welfare of the child. ... .Guidelines for determining custody of a child are in Title 36 of the Code of Tennessee provided. ... .Custody is added by a family court in Tennessee, where the child is a current resident or has resided in the state for at least six months before the application for custody. ... .DeterminationSection 36-6-101 of Tennessee Code identifies the factors that determine the custody, including the emotional bond between parent and child, physical health and mental health of the mother, the stability of families and households. The ability of parents to provide .stand. .Concern for the child in terms of food, clothing, medical care and education. ... .The preference for a child over 12 is considered by the court, even if it is not the law provides factor.PresumptionTennessee the presumption that joint custody is in the best interest of the child. Unless a clear and convincing evidence to the contrary .is. .presented. ... .Under Tennessee Code 36-6-412, the court taking over the parental fitness based on sex of the parent to make. ... .In 2005 a decision of the Court of Appeals of Tennessee, in Berry v.. Berry added that can not exclude the sexuality of the mother, the parent of custody or visitation.LimitationsTennessee Code 36-6-406 sets out the circumstances in which .Custody of children should be limited. ... .Custody is a parent of abuse or sexual assault of a child has been convicted or abandoned the child be granted for a period not exceeding 18 months. ... .One parent found to have abuse or neglect committed by 39-15-401 39-15-402 and defined prohibited joint or sole custody of the child. ... .Under these circumstances, the visit is limited and required by law supervision.ModificationTennessee change custody when a material change, the direct impact on the child and requires redefinition of parental rights. ... .The guard can be changed if the child's needs have changed significantly or a change in the situation of a parent of a successful parenting can be prevented ....