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Either child may file for emergency custody in Tennessee. In some cases, someone who knows that the child is being abused or is in danger can file for emergency custody. The person filing doesn't even have to know the child well, but it's typically another family member, close friend, or neighbor.

Termination of parental or guardianship rights must be based upon: A finding by the court by clear and convincing evidence that the grounds for termination of parental or guardianship rights have been established; and. That termination of the parent's or guardian's rights is in the best interests of the child.

Legal guardianship means a court grants someone other than a biological parent the right to care for a minor. Custody (most often) generally describes a parent caring for his or her own child. Guardianship does not always grant custody or definitively mean a biological parent's custody is revoked.

Temporary custody order A temporary order (also called a pendente lite order) specifies how parents are to handle custody, child support and other matters while their case is in progress. Although a temporary order isn't mandatory, parents are advised to request one to make sure their child's needs are met.

Appointing Temporary Guardianship In cases where the custodial parent has a preference as to whom he wishes to assign temporary guardianship, Tennessee law permits that a transfer of guardianship agreement can be signed by both parties. It must notarized by a state-designated notary and filed with the court.

However, four months of continuous, voluntary failure to visit a child by the parent often results in termination of parental rights by a court on the ground of Abandonment.