Amends TCA Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37.
Tennessee SB2539 amends existing laws regarding child custody determinations by requiring courts to give the highest weight to credible evidence of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence when assessing the best interests of a child. This applies equally to abuse directed at any member of the child's household. The bill aims to enhance the protection of children in custody cases by prioritizing evidence of abuse in judicial decisions.
Tennessee SB2539 amends existing laws regarding child custody determinations by requiring courts to give the highest weight to credible evidence of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence when assessing the best interests of a child. This applies equally to abuse directed at any member of the child's household. The bill aims to enhance the protection of children in custody cases by prioritizing evidence of abuse in judicial decisions.
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