Tennessee · TN
A plain-English reference to Tennessee custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
T.C.A. § 36-6-106 and § 36-6-404 (permanent parenting plan). In Tennessee, courts generally describe the schedule as a permanent parenting plan. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
No presumption; a permanent parenting plan naming a primary residential parent is required.
A child 12 or older is entitled to have their preference heard.
T.C.A. § 36-6-108 requires 60 days' written notice of a move over 50 miles or out of state.
A material change of circumstance is required; the threshold is lower for parenting-time changes.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). Tennessee requires a Permanent Parenting Plan filed on Form 1 in every divorce with children.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Tennessee applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
T.C.A. § 36-6-108 requires 60 days' written notice of a move over 50 miles or out of state.
A material change of circumstance is required; the threshold is lower for parenting-time changes.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
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