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best-interests analysis in Tennessee

8 Tennessee opinions name it 1 courts 2016–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re MARgreen
tennctapp · 2005 · cited in 4 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018In re M.A.R., 183 S.W.3d 652, 667 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2005).

2018In re M.A.R., 183 S.W.3d 652, 667 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2005).

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In Re: Kaliyah S.green
tenn · 2015 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020While the combined weight of the evidence must meet the clear and convincing standard, facts considered in the best-interests analysis need be proven only “by a preponderance of the evidence, not by clear and convincing evidence.” In re Kaliyah S., 455 S.W.3d 533, 555 (Tenn. 2015)).

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In Re Carrington H.green
tenn · 2016 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See In re Carrington H., 483 S.W.3d at 523 (“The best-interests analysis is separate from and subsequent to the determination that there is clear and convincing evidence of grounds for termination.” (quoting In re Angela E., 303 S.W.3d at 254 )).

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In Re DLBgreen
tenn · 2003 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See In re D.L.B., 118 S.W.3d at 368 ; see also Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113 (c) (requiring first a “finding by the court by clear and convincing evidence that the grounds for termination of parental or guardianship rights have been established” and then a finding that the “termination of the parent’s or - 17 - guardian’s rights is in the best interests of the child”).

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In Re Angela E.green
tenn · 2010 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See In re Carrington H., 483 S.W.3d at 523 (“The best-interests analysis is separate from and subsequent to the determination that there is clear and convincing evidence of grounds for termination.” (quoting In re Angela E., 303 S.W.3d at 254 )).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
White v. Moody green
tennctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2023Id. (quotation omitted).

12023–2023
Bah v. Bah green
tennctapp · 1983
1 sentence

2022Id. (footnote omitted).

12022–2022
In Re Audrey S. green
tennctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2020When considering the statutory factors, “[t]he child’s best interests must be viewed from the child’s, rather than the parent’s, perspective.” In re Audrey S., 182 S.W.3d at 878 .

12020–2020
In Re Bernard T. green
tenn · 2010
2 sentences

2020The best-interests analysis “is guided by a consideration of the factors listed in Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113 (i).” In re Bernard T., 319 S.W.3d at 606 .

2020The best-interests analysis “is guided by a consideration of the factors listed in Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113 (i).” In re Bernard T., 319 S.W.3d at 606 .

12020–2020

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113 (7) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-102 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-102 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-101 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 241 (2001–2026) IL 234 (1981–2026) IA 108 (2013–2026) MI 76 (2002–2026) NJ 62 (1987–2026) AZ 58 (2009–2026) MN 46 (1998–2026) VT 40 (2001–2026) AL 34 (2002–2024) IN 31 (2013–2025) OH 21 (1992–2024) VA 15 (2003–2026) DE 12 (2019–2025) AK 11 (1990–2022) ND 9 (1994–2026) TN 8 (2016–2023) UT 8 (1987–2018) OR 7 (2021–2026) MS 4 (2007–2011) MO 4 (2008–2021) AR 4 (2017–2025) VI 3 (2013–2016) MD 3 (2000–2021) OK 3 (2002–2011) ID 3 (2019–2019) NY 3 (2001–2025) WA 2 (2002–2002) NH 2 (2012–2021) KS 2 (2014–2023) NC 2 (2011–2013) HI 2 (2007–2014)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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