Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Tennessee SB0540 amends Title 36 and Title 37 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation expenses to either party in actions concerning grandparent visitation. This legislation affects grandparents seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren, potentially easing the financial burden of legal proceedings. The key provision allows for the recovery of legal costs, which may encourage more grandparents to pursue visitation rights in court.
Tennessee SB0540 amends Title 36 and Title 37 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation expenses to either party in actions concerning grandparent visitation. This legislation affects grandparents seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren, potentially easing the financial burden of legal proceedings. The key provision allows for the recovery of legal costs, which may encourage more grandparents to pursue visitation rights in court.
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