SB2539 amends Tennessee law to prioritize child safety in custody decisions, considering past abuse and violence.
SB2539 amends Tennessee law to enhance child safety in custody decisions. It mandates courts to consider past evidence of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence when issuing custody orders. Courts must weigh this evidence heavily in determining the child's best interest. The act also requires courts to review protective services records before issuing custody orders and presumes that placement with an abusive parent is not in the child's best interest.
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