CHILD SUPPORT

Child support is one of the more straightforward areas of Tennessee divorce and family law. Child support is based on a formula and a worksheet from the state of Tennessee. Variables that can affect child support are: the number of days each parent has with the children per your parenting plan, each parent’s income potential, the cost for the children’s health insurance & the cost for work related childcare. Those variables are entered into the worksheet & the number generated is the child support award. That number is usually non-negotiable, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. The numbers that go in the worksheet are where the magic happens. Maybe your ex refuses to get a job or is capable of making more money. Maybe there are other additional expenses for your child's care. We will navigate you through the process, identify the issues that really matter & get the best child support award for you.