Amends TCA Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37.
Tennessee HB2127 amends existing laws related to child custody determinations by requiring courts to prioritize credible evidence of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence when assessing the best interests of a child. This change applies equally to abuse against any member of the child's household. The bill aims to enhance the protection of children in custody cases by emphasizing the significance of abuse evidence in judicial decisions.
Tennessee HB2127 amends existing laws related to child custody determinations by requiring courts to prioritize credible evidence of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence when assessing the best interests of a child. This change applies equally to abuse against any member of the child's household. The bill aims to enhance the protection of children in custody cases by emphasizing the significance of abuse evidence in judicial decisions.
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