Can one parent keep a child from the other parent without court orders? What are the custody laws for unmarried parents? Can a mother withhold a child from the father? What rights do unmarried fathers have?

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Unmarried Parents in Tennessee
1:10 - Does the Unwed Mother Automatically Have the Sole Legal Custody of the Child?
2:17 - Step 1: Proving Paternity with Genetic Testing
5:45 - Step 2: Adding the Biological Father's Name to the Birth Certificate
6:04 - What Rights Does a Father Have if He Is on the Birth Certificate?
6:50 - Does the Biological Father Have Rights If He Is Not on the Birth Certificate?
7:31 - If Both Parents Are on the Birth Certificate But Not Married Who Has Custody?
8:01 - What Happens if the Father’s Name Is Not on the Birth Certificate?
9:10 - Step 3: Establishing Paternity in Tennessee Law
11:36 - Step 4: Exercising Parental Rights as the Legal Father
12:20 - Step 5: The Legal Father Seeks Court-Ordered Custody or Visitation
13:37 - Step 6: Determining Custody in Court
20:30 - What Is the Most Common Child Custody Agreement?
22:34 - What Rights Do Unmarried Fathers Have?
23:29 - Can a Mother Deny a Father Access?
24:31 - Can Unmarried Father Take Child From Mother?
25:12 - Step 7: Establishing Child Support Orders
27:51 - Tips for Unwed Mothers
29:01 - Tips for Unwed Fathers
30:01 - Conclusion

We won't be discussing the laws of any particular state. Every state has specific legal terms which can have subtle but important differences. Instead, we'll give you a foundation on which to build. There can be exceptions to what is discussed here. And exceptions to exceptions. We also will not be talking about same sex parenting involving assisted reproduction technology or surrogacy agreements. Please obtain specific information from an experienced family lawyer where you live.

RESOURCES:
Parenting Plans: https://memphisdivorce.com/tennessee-...
Tennessee Parenting Plan Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Pare...
Tennessee Parenting Plan Form: https://memphisdivorce.com/tennessee-...
Child Support FAQ’s: https://memphisdivorce.com/custody/
Tennessee Family Law Blog: https://memphisdivorce.com/resources/...
Tennessee Child Support Calculator App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tenness...

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Tennessee Parenting Plans and Child Support Worksheets: Building a Constructive Future for Your Family by Miles Mason, Sr. with examples from actual cases: https://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Pare...
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