Child Support
Why Would a Court Rule Against Support for a Disabled Child?
An interesting case (Woodward v. Woodward) was decided last summer by the Court of Appeals of Tennessee. It illustrates some important points about child support agreements and modifications. We’re all familiar with the concept of child support, but what happens when a child has disabilities that will last throughout adulthood and prevent independent living? Joan…
Read MoreIf I Remarry, What Happens to My Alimony and Child Support?
If you’re divorced and are thinking about remarrying, there are a multitude of practical factors to consider. Among them is the financial implications of remarriage. How will your alimony and/or child support be affected? Whether you are receiving or paying support, ensure you understand the implications first before your next big life change. Alimony and…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Child Support
Determining child custody and calculating the amount of child support that a parent will pay to the other parent can be contentious. Whether the couple was married and is divorcing, or if they are a couple who was never married and they are ending their relationship, the child need financial support from both parents. The…
Read MoreShould There Be a Connection Between Child Support Payments and Visitation Rights?
In general, child support and parenting time are two separate issues that are not dependent on each other. A non-custodial parent is customarily the one who is obligated to pay child support to the primary residential parent. If the non-custodial parent has fallen behind on their child support obligation, or if they never pay their…
Read MoreWhat if My Child Refuses Parenting Time with My Former Spouse?
A lot of divorced parents have experienced the scene when their child pitches a fit because they do not want to go and spend time with their other parent. It could be a fussy three-year-old who does not want to leave your side, or it could be a moody, cranky teen who wants to stay…
Read MoreIncome Withholding and Other Consequences for Attempting to Dodge Child Support in Tennessee
When a couple who has a child divorces, and that child lives primarily with one parent, the non-custodial parent will likely be ordered to pay child support, depending on the residential schedule and both parties’ incomes. The child support payment ensures that the child will be able to enjoy a comparable standard of living as…
Read MoreModifying Your Parenting Plans and Support Payments
When you draw up your parenting plan, you base it on your current circumstances and the circumstances of your now ex-husband or wife. But sometimes things happen, and the parenting plan which worked for you at the time is no longer feasible. You may need to modify your parenting plan in order to keep providing…
Read MoreWhat Is Supported with Child Support?
If you and your spouse are planning to divorce and you have children under 18, one of you is probably going to have to pay child support. But many people don’t actually know what child support is for. The primary purpose of child support is to provide enough money to ensure that your child will…
Read MoreSupport Issues 101: Getting Your Spouse to Pay Up
We’ve been practicing family law in Tennessee a long time, and we’ve seen some pretty heart-breaking scenarios. But when your former spouse refuses to pay alimony – or even worse, child support – it can hurt a lot more than your heart. Ensuring that your former spouse follows the mandated divorce decree can be complicated,…
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