There are very few circumstances that will allow a parent to avoid making child support payments. But in highly unusual situations, it's been known to happen. Last month we told you about a man who was named the prime suspect in his ex-fiance's disappearance. On...
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Government going after parents who don’t pay child support
If you're a divorced parent with primary custody of your children, you know how important it is to get monthly child support payments. Most parents who once raised their children on two incomes and are now surviving on one will tell you that no matter how small, every...
Tennessee child support reimbursement decision reversed on appeal
It's become a classic tale: A man is told he's the father of a child he didn't know existed, and that he owes the mother untold amounts of child support. We've seen this scenario played out very publicly recently, with such accusations lodged against pop star Justin...
Having trouble getting child support? Follow these tips
You went to court, got your divorce, and reached a settlement with your ex on child support. But the checks didn't come. Why not? There could be any number of reasons, but one thing is certain: You are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than half of...
U.S. Representative in dispute with ex-wife over child support
A couple may think that verbally agreeing to a child support arrangement will be enough. But sometimes one or both parents forget the specifics of their agreement and dispute which parent should be paying how much. Recently a U.S. Representative has been garnering...
Man behind in child support caught because of Facebook update
In Tennessee and other states, people are familiar with social networking websites. In the past we've discussed how social media such as Facebook and Twitter can be used in divorce proceedings. These sites enable users to post real-time updates, even providing a...
Will a prison sentence increase child support payments?
There are a lot of determining factors when it comes to child support agreements. Often the income of both spouses is taken into consideration as well as the cost of raising a child. There are expenses related to education and health in addition to the everyday cost...
Actor ordered to pay child support to noncustodial parent
For some families in Tennessee, monthly budgets do not only involve food, clothing, and other necessities. Some parents find themselves including child support payments into their budget. Typically during the divorce process, the couple will come to an agreement about...
Supermodel requests $46,000 a month for child support
For the average household, raising a child can cost a lot of money. Expenses from birth to when the child leaves the home can include diapers, food, clothing, extracurricular activities, car insurance and much more. Over time, the amount adds up. But when a family is...
Inability to pay child support leads woman to plot murder
When it comes to divorce proceedings, there are a lot of issues to be resolved before the couple can officially divorce. These issues can include things like child custody decisions, alimony payments, and who gets the house and boat. If the couple has children, they...
