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Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-5-217: Persons to be served with petition

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TN Code
Title 50
Chapter 5

The following persons, other than one who is the petitioner or who joins in the petition, shall be served with the petition by formal notice, as prescribed by Rule 4 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure:

(1) The minor;

(2) The minor's legal custodian or guardian ad litem, if any, whether or not appointed or qualified in this state;

(3) Each party to the contract;

(4) The parent or parents of the minor;

(5) Any person having the care and custody of the minor;

(6) The person with whom the minor resides, if other than a parent or guardian; and

(7) If it appears that the minor is married, the minor's spouse.

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