Paternity Law in Tennessee
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Tennessee — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Tennessee
Tennessee state law
- Title 36 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 5 — Part 31 Enforcement Without Transfer of JurisdictionTN 36 § 36-5-101
Cited in 113 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 36 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 1 — Part 3 Adoption Contact Veto RegistryTN 36 § 36-1-113
Cited in 109 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 36 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 1 — Part 3 Adoption Contact Veto RegistryTN 36 § 36-1-102
Cited in 62 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 40 — Criminal Procedure › Chapter 35 — Part 5 Release and ParoleTN 40 § 40-35-302
Cited in 24 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 36 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 1 — Part 3 Adoption Contact Veto RegistryTN 36 § 36-1-117
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 31 — Descent And Distribution › Chapter 2 — Intestate SuccessionTN 31 § 31-2-105
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Tennessee.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.