TENNESSEE Part 34

Are fathers more likely to be awarded more responsibility for teenagers?

As a child's age increases, so does the father's opportunity to be designated primary residential parent, especially with teenage boys. During the teenage years, courts may perceive a greater need for "male nurturing" and a lesser need for traditional "care giving." The amount of time the parent has available and has actually spent in the past with the child will still be the more important factors, however.