If the court finds that a child is dependent and neglected as defined in § 37-1-102(b)(13)(J), the court shall order the child to remain in the related caregiver's custody if such an arrangement is in the best interest of the child. Any future order for modification or termination of the related caregiver's custody brought by the child's parent shall be based on a finding, by a preponderance of the evidence, that there has been a material change in circumstances. When making such a determination, the court may consider whether the child's parent is currently able and willing to care for the child or that the related caregiver is unable to continue to care for the child.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 1 - Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
§ 37-1-108. Commencement of Proceedings
§ 37-1-116. Place of Detention — Escape or Attempted Escape — Shelter Care
§ 37-1-119. Petition — Who May Make
§ 37-1-121. Service of Process
§ 37-1-131. Delinquent Child — Disposition — Restitution
§ 37-1-132. Unruly Child — Disposition
§ 37-1-135. Mentally Ill or Developmentally Disabled Child — Disposition
§ 37-1-143. Out-of-State Custody and Supervision
§ 37-1-145. Out-of-State Probation Officers — Powers
§ 37-1-151. Parents' Liability for Support
§ 37-1-165. Contracts Among Counties to Pool Juvenile Justice Supplements
§ 37-1-167. Removal From Abusive Parent or Other Party
§ 37-1-175. Temporary Legal Custody for Children With Mental Illnesses
§ 37-1-176. Providing Care, Training or Treatment in Least Drastic Alternative Way
§ 37-1-177. Person Filing for Commitment
§ 37-1-180. Rights of Child in Hearing to Review Custody