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The law in the State of Tennessee is very clear with regard to the financial obligation both parents have to a minor child. If the parents of a minor child divorce, or never marry in the first place, the court will typically enter a child support order obligating one parent to make a monthly financial […]

The law of the State of Tennessee requires both parents of a minor child to be financially responsible for that child until the child reaches adulthood. When the parents of a minor child are not together, that responsibility is typically enforced through a child support order. Whether you are the payee or the payor, the […]

When the parents of a minor child are divorced, or were never married to begin with and now live apart, the law requires there to be an Order with regard to custody and visitation of the child. In Tennessee, most issues relating to the minor children, including custody, are included in the Parenting Plan that […]

Custody of a minor child can become an issue during a divorce proceeding, a paternity proceeding, or any time thereafter in the State of Tennessee. Ideally, the parents of a minor child are able to reach an amicable agreement with regard to custody of the child and reflect that agreement in the required “Parenting Plan” […]

In the State of Tennessee, parents of a minor child who do not live together must abide by the provisions of a Parenting Plan with regard to parenting time spent with the child. If one a parent wishes to relocate with the child and the proposed new residence is outside of the current state and/or […]

Once upon a time it was considered standard fare for the grandparents of a minor child to be intricately involved in raising the child. Today, we have moved so far away from that standard in the United States that many grandparents rarely ever see their grandchildren. Often, the reason for this is simple geography – […]

For most parents, one of the most terrifying things that can occur is to have child protection workers show up on your doorstep to conduct an investigation. Even if you know that you personally have done nothing wrong, a number of frightening scenarios will likely go through your mind. Moreover, if you have never been […]

When the parents of a minor child do not live together, either because of divorce or because they were never married in the first place, primary custody of the child must be awarded to one of the parents. Though most states now shy away from actually using the term “custodial parent,” the reality is that […]

Child Support Basics in Tennessee from Stan Bennett A child support order can be modified down the road if circumstances warrant a modification. Must show a “Significant Variance” exists for a court to consider modification.  Learn more about child support basics in Tennessee in this presentation.

Whether you are the parent paying child support of the parent receiving child support it is important to have a thorough understanding of the Tennessee child support laws, including how a child support order is calculated, how child support is enforced, and how to modify a child support order.  Topics covered in this whitepaper include: […]