NEW TN LAW in 2017: Interest on Back Child Support Owed Lowered

At August 15, 2017
By Miles Mason
In Child Support, Child Support Collection
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The General Assembly amended Tennessee family law to change what interest may accrue on child support arrears and under what circumstances. This significant departure from prior law will benefit many. Parents dealing with situations involving delinquent child support need to be cognizant of these changes. The effective date of Public Chapter 145 is April 17, […]

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