Unmarried Parents Tennessee Child Support Laws
Any conversation about Tennessee child support laws for unmarried parents necessitates a few words about paternity establishment and child custody, too. This is useful information to many families in Memphis, suburban Shelby County, and elsewhere in the state. Take a look at some recent statistics. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that […]
Read More»Is There a Child Support Calculator in Tennessee?
- At May 05, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support, Family Law
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Yes, see our Tennessee Child Support Calculator and App. Every Order Begins with TN’s Child Support Guidelines Every state has guidelines for calculating how much parents should contribute to the support of a minor child. Our rules are incorporated into the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines, which you can review here. In general, a deviation from […]
Read More»Retroactive Child Support Allowed to Birth or Separation in Tennessee
- At July 31, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support
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Retroactive Child Support in Tennessee Allowed to Birth or Separation [See, Back Child Support Can Be Limited to 5 Yrs: New Law in 2017] The Tennessee Child Support Guidelines are very specific. Support can be ordered back to the date of birth (including birthing expenses) or separation in a divorce. Some Tennessee parents have been […]
Read More»Divorcing Because of Your Spouse’s Internet Pornography Addiction?
- At July 26, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce, Home
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Statistics show addiction to Internet pornography is seen as a cause of Tennessee divorce more and more. While the internet has greatly contributed to greater access to knowledge and information, as with all good things, there is as downside as well. Internet addiction, pornography addiction in particular, has become a growing problem which can […]
Read More»How is child support determined in Memphis, Tennessee?
- At July 13, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce
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Child support is determined by a formula created by the state or the court. Because dealing with child support issues can be a complicated process, working with a qualified Memphis child custody lawyer is recommended. In Tennessee, the non-custodial parent is required to pay a Basic Child Support Obligation, which covers: food; housing; transportation; clothing; […]
Read More»Hardship Exceptions to Tennessee Guidelines Due to Child Support Modification
Hardship Exceptions to TN Guidelines Due to Child Support Modification In the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines, there are very few opportunities for downward deviations. This is one. But, the restrictions are very specific and very few people will qualify for this exception. The Tennessee Child Support Guidelines read: (h) Hardship Provisions Due to Modification of […]
Read More»TN Wife Receives $2,000/mo. in Divorce After 21 Year Marriage
Alimony Tennessee law case summary following 21 years of marriage. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Robert E Covington v Barbara Covington – Tennessee Alimony Case – 21 year marriage. In the divorce case of Robert Covington and Barbara Covington, which ended their 21-year marriage, the trial court awarded the […]
Read More»PCSO: Tennessee Child Support Amount Owed Before Deviations
- At July 04, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support
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Tennessee’s Presumptive Child Support Order: Child Support Amount Owed Before Deviations under the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines In Tennessee, reaching the presumptive child support order (PCSO) amount means you are almost done with the calculation. The PCSO is the child support award after the calculation considering the parents’ income, parenting time, and other expenses, but […]
Read More»No Reliable Evidence of Income When Setting Tennessee Child Support?
What if There Is No Reliable Evidence of Income When Setting Tennessee Child Support? A parent having no reliable evidence of income happens more often than one thinks. Examples include working for relatives who don’t issue reliable employment records and jobs which pay cash such as skilled labor subcontractors or lawn care. If a parent […]
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