Tennessee Petition for Custody and Parenting Plan built around the statutory best-interest-of-the-child standard and the mandatory Permanent Parenting Plan. Covers the factors Tennessee courts weigh under Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-6-106(a), the parenting plan required by Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-6-404, and child support under the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines.
Yes. Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-6-404 requires a Permanent Parenting Plan in any proceeding involving a custody determination for a minor child.
The court applies the best-interest-of-the-child standard under Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-6-106(a), weighing factors including each parent’s relationship with the child, parenting responsibilities, stability, and the child’s emotional and developmental needs.
The petition requests child support in accordance with the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines. The DHS Income Shares Worksheet used to calculate the amount is a separate, free tool available from the Tennessee Department of Human Services — not something a licensed non-attorney applies to your facts.
Disclaimer: This package provides a blank self-help legal form and general legal information. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consult a licensed Tennessee attorney or legal aid office for advice on your specific situation, especially where custody is contested.
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