How do I start a child custody agreement in Nashville, TN?
Asked in Nashville, TN on December 15, 2025 Last answered on February 25, 2026My son and his ex-girlfriend share a daughter. They have tried to work out a schedule where they share time with her. However, nothing is formalized and the mother does not adhere to said arrangements. They work at the same store and she complained to her boss that my son was harassing her when he went to her dept. to discuss drop off/pick up for the upcoming week.
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If your son and the mother were not married, he will need to file a petition
to formally establish paternity, custody, schedule, support and other matters relating to the child.
Absent a signed court order, either agreed upon between the parties or ordered by the Court, the child is considered to be in the
full custody of the mother absent an order otherwise.
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