Parenting time in Tennessee is established in a permanent parenting plan entered by the court setting out the number of days allotted to each parent with one parent designated primary residential parent. The parenting plan also sets out decision making responsibility and other terms prescribed for each parent to adhere to. If a parent seeks to modify the parenting plan, he or she must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that there has been a "substantial and material change of … [Read more...]
Child custody factors in divorce proceedings in Tennessee
April 17, 2019 by
In a complaint for divorce filed in Tennessee where a party is seeking full custody of their children, the court's determination is based on the "best interest" of the children. Several years ago, the term custody was changed in favor of "parenting time" to diffuse the conflict between parents. The custodial parent having majority "parenting time" is deemed the "primary residential parent." Parenting time was the preferred term over full custody as parents can agree to any arrangement where … [Read more...]
