Child Support

Child support is a financial obligation that ensures both parents contribute to the financial well-being of their child post-divorce or separation. In Tennessee, it is possible to request modifications to an existing child support order, provided there are sufficient...

You and your spouse are getting a divorce, but one of the things you’re concerned about is having the money you need to be stable as you move on. Right now, you work part-time and watch your kids the rest of the time while your spouse works. That isn’t going to be...

When you are required to participate in any Tennessee family court procedure, you will probably hear many confusing words and phrases. Instead of ignoring a term you do not understand, it is vital to find out what it means. Doing so ensures that you always know what...

Tennessee parents will sometimes find it necessary to modify a child support order. A child support modification happens when an alternative residential parent (ARP) retains the obligations to pay support to the primary residential parent. The thing that changes is...

If you are a Tennessee parent who has gone through a divorce, you currently have a child support agreement in place between you and your former spouse. However, life takes different turns, and occasionally you might experience a shift in life circumstances, either...

It is not wrong to presume that Tennessee is a mother state. The child custody laws are in favor of the mother when she is unmarried. The rights a mother gets are different from that of the father. Just having the mother's name on the birth certificate of the newborn...

If you receive child support but the other parent is in prison or jail in Tennessee, you may wonder what happens. This is a situation where nobody wins because CNN explains that you will not likely receive any child support during the other parent's incarceration, but...

You do your best to get along with your ex-spouse and take good care of the child you share while building a life for yourself in Tennessee. That said, there may come a time either when you cannot make child support payments due to a loss of income, or because you do...

It is incumbent on both parents to financially support their children after a divorce. This is why the non-custodial parent is ordered to make child support payments, which are intended to foster a safe and secure living environment for the child. In the event that a...