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TN HB0492
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Farmer
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AI Summary
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Adds failure to pay court-ordered child support as a specific factor courts must consider when determining child custody arrangements under Tennessee Code Section 36-6-106(a)
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Includes failure to pay court-ordered child support as evidence of parental neglect or substantial nonperformance of parenting responsibilities in parenting plan modifications
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Authorizes courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses to either party in grandparent visitation cases
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law, citing public welfare necessity
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Passed April 15, 2025; approved by Governor Bill Lee on May 2, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to child custody.
Child Custody and Support
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 321
5/13/2025