Links For More Information:
Evans Matter - Understanding Mediation
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville has produced a mediation video for divorcing parents entitled “Evans Matter - Understanding Mediation”. The video is in English and Spanish and was produced through a grant from the Parent Education and Mediation Fund. Find the video links in the upper right hand corner of the page.
http://parentingeducation.nashville.gov/portal/page/portal/parenting/otherResources
State Permanent Parenting Plan Order forms
http://www.tncourts.gov/geninfo/Programs/Parenting/PPPOrder.htm
Administrative Office of the Courts "Frequently Asked Questions About Parenting Plans
http://www.tncourts.gov/geninfo/Programs/Parenting/ppfaqs3.htm
Child Support Guidelines
http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/is/incomeshares.html
Family Caregiver Information
Taking a child into your home is a big step. This link provides information to help you decide what LEGAL connection you want with the child. It explains your choices and what they might mean for you.
http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/GENINFO/Programs/CourtImprovement/Docs/Family%20caregiver%20web.pdf
Handbook for Parents & Guardians in Abuse & Neglect Cases
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians involved in an abuse or neglect case in Juvenile Court.
http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/geninfo/Programs/Parenting/Parents%20handbook3.pdf
Children's Rights in Juvenile Court
This booklet explains key parts of the Tenn. rules and laws for juveniles. They are the Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Juvenile Court Act (Tennessee Code Title 37), and the Code of Judicial Conduct (Supreme Court Rule 10). You can see these rules and laws on the Tennessee Supreme Court website www.tsc.state.tn.us).
http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/GENINFO/Programs/CourtImprovement/RightsBrochure%202006.pdf
Information for Teenagers in DCS Custody
A guide for foster youth, by foster youth to planning for your future.
http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/GENINFO/Programs/CourtImprovement/WhatsMyPlan%202007.pdf
