When it comes to seeking child support from a non-custodial parent, many aren't sure where to begin. Factually speaking, child support is described as financial support from a parent that is not the primary custodial parent. Some may be misinformed that child support...

The point of seeking child support from a child's parent is to get financial support for the benefit of the child. Financial support can benefit a child of unwed parents in so many ways. It can go toward purchasing healthy food for dinner, school costs,...

The love and support of a parent are some of the most influential aspects of a child's life. Depending on the amount of physical, emotional and financial support a child receives from their parent, it can set the stage for the rest of their life. Much of that support...

As a newly single parent you may be wondering what lies ahead as far as child support and child custody arrangements. The answer is that it depends. Assuming that both parents are involved in the child's life, one parent will be court ordered to pay child support...

As discussed in our last blog post, child support payments are very important for the health and well-being of the child. The court orders child support payments in situations where the custodial parent is in need of child support payments from the other parent in...

If you have children and are in the midst of a divorce with your spouse; it is likely that you have many questions. Although parents of children are concerned about their own well-being during this time of change, many parents have questions about their children and...

For some parents, it is a real struggle to find stable employment either during or after a divorce. Oftentimes, a parent's lack of a permanent job becomes a hurdle to paying child support, but also to obtaining child custody of their children. For this reason, the...

Paying child support on time is not only important for the child's well-being but according to Tennessee and federal laws, child support delinquency is a serious offense as well. However, many people face issues related to child support because they are not fully...

Divorce is often extremely difficult on children. This is true everywhere in the country, including in Tennessee. When their parents are at odds with each other, the children often feel insecure and unhappy. The children also worry about various aspects of their...

Like elsewhere in the country, when a couple with minor children in Tennessee divorces, they can enter into an agreement about who receives child custody and who is responsible for paying child support. In general, the noncustodial parent is required to make monthly...