There could come a time when you are unable to make your child support payments in full. You hope this never happens, but you never know if your financial situation could change at some point in the future. These child support modification tips can act as your guide...
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What can be modified in a child custody agreement after divorce?
Many people believe that the end of the divorce process signifies the end of their relationship. While this holds true to a certain degree, it's not typically the case if you have a child with your ex-spouse. During your divorce, many key decisions were made in regard...
How is child support calculated in Tennessee?
As a resident of Tennessee who is going through the divorce process, you may need to learn more about child support at some point in the near future. In 2006, Tennessee made a variety of changes to its child support laws. While many people are familiar with these,...
Child support and uninsured medical expenses
To go along with standard child support obligations, parents are also required to pay for any uninsured medical expenses. This is anything not covered by insurance, including but not limited to deductibles, co-pays and prescriptions. Depending on your state, the child...
Tennessee House of Representatives passes important legislation
Recently, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed legislation to aid in the collection of past due child support payments from parents who are in prison. Sponsored by State Representative Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro), this legislation will go a long way in...
Do you understand what child support covers?
It doesn't matter if you are receiving child support or making a monthly payment, it's important to understand what this covers. Although every couple faces unique circumstances, there are a few basic items that child support is typically used for: -- Food, clothing...
How is the amount of child support calculated in Tennessee?
Do you live in the state of Tennessee? Do you have reason to believe that you are entitled to receive child support? Do you have reason to believe that you will have to pay child support in the future? States use one of three models to calculate the base amount of...
How to enforce a child support order
When it comes to matters of child support, it's only natural to have a lot on your mind. For example, you may be the person who is set to receive child support. Or maybe you're on the other side of the equation and responsible for making a child support payment every...
College expenses and child support: Answer these questions
As a divorced parent, you may have a variety of questions on mind as your child graduates high school and moves onto college. If you neglect to answer the appropriate questions, it could harm your financial situation while also making things worse on your child. Below...
When can child support be decreased?
Have you been trying to balance too little for too long? Whether you're the one paying child support due to a court order, or the one receiving it as a custodial parent, you may have been facing difficult financial decisions because of an outdated child support order....