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Life changes fast, and financial hardship can happen to anyone. If you are struggling to keep up with child support payments in Tennessee, ignoring the problem will only make things worse. Understanding your legal options is the first step toward finding a manageable...
Your expenses keep climbing, but your child support payments haven't budged. You wonder if you can ask for more money to cover your child's growing needs. The answer is yes. Tennessee law allows you to request a modification when circumstances change significantly....
If your ex just landed a big promotion or started making noticeably more money, it’s natural to wonder whether that income bump should affect your child support. In Tennessee, the answer depends on whether that raise leads to what the law calls a “significant...
Shared parenting agreements are becoming more common. as courts emphasize the importance of both parents being actively involved in their children's lives. These arrangements can significantly affect traditional child support calculations. Shared custody and child...
Child support is a complex topic, making it difficult to understand exactly how much you should receive from the other parent. Determining whether your child support is fair can be confusing, but the state of Tennessee has clear guidelines. Understanding these...
Child support is an important aspect of ensuring the well-being of children after a separation or divorce. In Tennessee, like in many states, various factors determine child support payments. They include the income of both parents and the needs of the child. However,...
Child support calculations depend on a series of factors, including not only your income but that of the other parent as well as certain expenses that each of you pays. When you receive the initial support order, the payments may seem financially reasonable....
Divorcing from your spouse also means splitting time with your children. While you may have an idea of what you want this arrangement to look like, your spouse may disagree. If, according to the American Bar Association, you and your spouse cannot agree on a child...
If you are in the middle of a divorce, now is one of the most important times for you to protect your finances. Spousal support can become burdensome for the person who has to pay, so your wallet may be more vulnerable than ever before. Matters become more complicated...
Dealing with the breakdown of your marriage is never easy, even if it is an amicable split. You children likely are the most difficult party to which you break the news of your divorce. As a parent, you need to still care for and be there for your children, above all...