If your child’s mother is disputing that you are the father, there are clear legal procedures for establishing parentage in Tennessee. You have the legal right to prove your parentage. And once you do so, you have the legal right to seek custody on equal grounds with your child’s mother. While Tennessee law does not inherently favor either parent when it comes to establishing parental rights and responsibilities, as a father, you will need to be your own advocate in order to secure the rights that you desire.