Co-Parenting App for Tennessee Parents
Court-admissible messaging, shared custody calendar, and expense tracking — built for Tennessee families navigating co-parenting through Circuit Court / Chancery Court.
3.5
divorces per 1,000 people
Circuit Court / Chancery Court
handles custody in TN
Tenn. Code § 36-6-106
custody statute
Tennessee custody law
Tennessee courts apply the best interests of the child standard and require a permanent parenting plan in all custody cases.
What Tennessee courts consider in custody decisions
Tennessee courts weigh 15+ statutory factors including which parent has been the primary caregiver, the strength and stability of the child's relationship with each parent, each parent's past and potential future parenting performance, the child's emotional needs and developmental level, and each parent's disposition to provide food, clothing, medical care, and education. The child's reasonable preference is considered with more weight at age 12 and older. Courts also evaluate whether a parent refused to attend a court-ordered parent education seminar and whether a parent has failed to pay court-ordered child support.
How the custody process works in Tennessee
Tennessee requires a Permanent Parenting Plan using the state's mandatory template form in every custody case — no other format is accepted. Cases are heard in Circuit Court or Chancery Court depending on the county. If parents cannot agree on a plan, the court may order mediation under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31, and if no agreement is reached within 45 days of trial, each party must file and serve a proposed plan.
Key Tennessee custody statutes
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-6-106
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-6-404
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-6-401
How Civly helps Tennessee parents
AI-powered message rewriting
Type what you really feel — Civly rewrites it into something any Tennessee Circuit Court / Chancery Court judge would respect. Your vent stays private. Your record stays clean.
Shared custody calendar
Color-coded custody schedule synced with your Tennessee parenting plan. Share a read-only link with grandparents, attorneys, or mediators.
Expense tracking with receipt OCR
Snap a receipt or forward an email. AI extracts the amount. Your co-parent approves or disputes. Everything documented for court.
Court-ready records
Every message is timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and exportable as a certified PDF — admissible in Tennessee's Circuit Court / Chancery Court system.
Pricing comparison
Civly
$59/year
- AI message rewriting
- Custody calendar
- Expense tracking
- Court-ready exports
- Free attorney portal
OurFamilyWizard
$240/year
No AI. Manual entry. Documentation only.
Frequently asked questions
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Cities in Tennessee
Civly serves co-parents across Tennessee. Find local court info and resources for your city.