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,...
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Child Support
What if I can no longer afford my child support payment?
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....
3 tips to mentally prepare for a child custody battle
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...
Alimony, child support and taxes
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...
How to make divorce easier for kids
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...
How can you get child support in Tennessee?
When you go through a divorce in Tennessee and end up with custody of your child, your priority is likely going to be figuring out how to give your child the care that he or she needs without having the support of your ex-spouse. Recognizing the importance of this,...
Changes in circumstances can change child support obligations
The court does not expect that a child support order will go unchanged for the duration of the obligation. Children’s needs change, parents' situations change and therefore the child support order may need to change. For this reason, the Department of Human Services...
My child turned 18. Can I quit paying child support?
Tennessee parents who pay or receive child support should understand that these payments are not meant to be the sole source of funds for the child's expenses. Recipient parents usually realize that they, too, must contribute money to ensure that their child has the...
How can I collect child support if my ex moved out of state?
If you're struggling to collect your child support money from a parent who has moved out of Tennessee, it can be quite frustrating. Sometimes, a noncustodial parent's job can take them to another region, but other times, the parents are simply trying to dodge paying...
Using child support for extracurricular activities
Having to pay child support might not be the easiest for your financial situation, especially if you recently finalized a divorce with the other parent. You might need to work a second or even third job to make ends meet. Either way, it is important that you do not...
