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Historically, mothers were often awarded child custody during a divorce, even though there is nothing in the Tennessee Code that states that mothers are better parents than fathers. This was partly because at that time, there was a bias against fathers that worked in the favor of mothers during child custody hearings.

Is Tennessee a mother or father state? Neither. Some fathers' rights activists may say it is a mother state because Tennessee does not have an equal parenting time presumption.

If you want to hire a family law attorney, keep in mind the average hourly rate ranges from $150 to $350 per hour. However, not all lawyers charge by the hour. When contacting family law attorneys near you, ask to receive cost estimates and an overview of all their fees.

Filing for Child Custody in Tennessee: 5 Steps Step 1: Determine your court. Either you or the other parent must have lived in Tennessee for at least six months before you can begin a case. ... Step 2: Complete your paperwork. ... Step 3: Finalize your forms. ... Step 4: Hand in your paperwork. ... Step 5: Service.

Unmarried mothers who give birth automatically receive full custody of their child while unmarried fathers have to prove paternity. Once paternity is proven, however, fathers can assert their legal parental rights, which includes custody or parenting time if the couple lives apart.

Filings of CUSTODY, VISITATION, CONTEMPT and MODIFCATION OF VISITATION OR CUSTODY shall pay a filing fee of $100 that must be paid at the time you file your petition. The filing fee must be in the form of a Money order payable to Juvenile Court Clerk.

The primary factors judges consider include: The disposition of each parent to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care, education, and other necessary care. The degree to which each parent has been the child's primary caregiver. The love, affection and emotional ties between each parent and the child.