This part shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies. This part should be construed according to its purposes, which are to:
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 6 - Child Custody and Visitation
Part 2 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
§ 36-6-202. Construction and Purpose
§ 36-6-203. Evidentiary Use of Official Comments
§ 36-6-204. Official Comments to Be Included in This Part
§ 36-6-206. Applicability to Adoption or Emergency Medical Care Proceedings
§ 36-6-210. Priority of Jurisdictional Question in Proceedings
§ 36-6-218. Jurisdiction to Modify Foreign Decrees
§ 36-6-226. Enforcement of International Orders Under the Hague Convention
§ 36-6-233. Service of Petition and Order
§ 36-6-236. Award of Prevailing Party Fees, Costs and Expenses
§ 36-6-237. Full Faith and Credit for Foreign Orders
§ 36-6-240. Law Enforcement Officer Powers