Tennessee Family Law Questions & Answers

Tennessee relocation statute allows parents, under certain circumstances, to move out of Tennessee with the child—even over the objection of the other parent.  The law requires the parent desiring to move outside of Tennessee or more than fifty miles from the other parent, to give notice of that desire.  The notice of intent to relocate must contain the following information:  Statement of intent to move; Location of proposed new residence; Reasons for proposed relocation; and Statement that the other parent may file a petition in opposition to the move within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice. The non-relocating parent must file a petition opposing the move or the relocating parent will be allowed to move.  In such a situation there must either be an agreement on a new visitation schedule or the court will be forced to decide how best to create a schedule to foster and continue the child's relationship with the other parent.  If the parents are spending substantially equal time with the child the c