Unmarried Fathers Rights Tennessee

Summary

Unmarried fathers in Tennessee have rights to their children, but these must be legally established through paternity. Jointly owned vehicles cannot have one partys name removed without mutual agreement or court intervention. Grandparents can seek visitation if its in the childs best interest, considering factors like the relationship and time spent with the child. Child support is calculated using the Income Shares Model, and the Tennessee Child Support Calculator can be found on the Tennessee Child Support Enforcement Services website. Legal consultation is recommended for all these matters.

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My grandson has been living with a young girl for 4 years they have two children. She has left and taken the children and she has told him in the state of Tennessee with them not being married he has no legal rights to the children any visitation at all is this correct
In Tennessee, unmarried fathers have rights to their children. However, these rights need to be established legally. A father can:
- Establish paternity in court or voluntarily acknowledge it
- File a petition for custody or visitation
- Pay child support
If the father hasn't legally established paternity, he should do so immediately. It's best to consult a family law attorney.
She has also taken one of the automobiles that automobile is in both their names and the loan is in both their names she's wanting him to take his name off the title and I do not believe it's as long as there's a lien on the automobile he can do that can she force that
In Tennessee, if a vehicle is jointly owned, both parties have equal rights to it. She can't legally force him to remove his name from the title. However, if they can't agree, they may need to go to court to resolve this issue. It is advisable for him to consult a lawyer.
Do grandparents in Tennessee have any legal right to visitation if they have established a relationship with the two children and have been babysitting them 5 days a week for 3 years
In Tennessee, grandparents can seek visitation rights if it's in the child's best interest. Factors include:
- The relationship between the grandparent and child
- The good faith of the grandparent filing the petition
- If the child lived with the grandparent for at least 12 months
Legal advice is recommended.
How can I determine what the child support should be for two small children in the state of Tennessee
In Tennessee, child support is calculated based on the Income Shares Model. Factors include:
- Each parent's gross income
- Number of children
- Time spent with each parent
- Costs of childcare and insurance
Use the Tennessee Child Support Calculator online for an estimate. Legal counsel is advised.
Where do I find the Tennessee child support calculator
You can find the Tennessee Child Support Calculator on the Tennessee Child Support Enforcement Services website. Here is the link: [https://cscapp.tn.gov/Account/Login](https://cscapp.tn.gov/Account/Login). It's recommended to have legal consultation for accuracy.