§ 36-7-308. Content of temporary custody order.

TN Code § 36-7-308 (2019) (N/A)

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(a) An order granting custodial responsibility under this part must:

(1) Designate the order as temporary; and

(2) Identify to the extent feasible the destination, duration, and conditions of the deployment.

(b) If applicable, an order for custodial responsibility under this part must:

(1) Specify the allocation of caretaking authority, decision-making authority, or limited contact among the deploying parent, the other parent, and any nonparent;

(2) If the order divides caretaking or decision-making authority between individuals, or grants caretaking authority to one individual and limited contact to another, provide a process to resolve any dispute that may arise;

(3) Provide for liberal communication between the deploying parent and the child during deployment, including through electronic means, unless contrary to the best interest of the child, and allocate any costs of communications;

(4) Provide for liberal contact between the deploying parent and the child during the time the deploying parent is on leave or otherwise available, unless contrary to the best interest of the child; and

(5) Provide that the order will terminate pursuant to part 4 of this chapter after the deploying parent returns from deployment.

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