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»Mr. Mom Stigma Keeps Tennessee Dads from Taking on Role as Primary Residential Parent
- At April 07, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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There are many reasons why Dad might defer to the child’s mother for the role of primary residential parent. However, fear of being pigeon-holed as a modern-day Mr. Mom should not be one of them. Residential Parenting Schedule in the Tennessee Parenting Plan The Tennessee parenting plan’s residential parenting schedule identifies the child’s primary residential […]
Read More»When Spouses Hide Small Business Income in Tennessee Divorce
When Tennessee divorce shifts from possibility to probability, some small business owners may attempt to skirt the truth about their income. There are many reasons why a person might attempt this, none of which are honest and all of which point toward gaining an unfair financial advantage over the other spouse. It’s All Part of […]
Read More»How To Run Your Own Tennessee Child Support Worksheets
Are you wondering how to go about running your own Tennessee child support worksheets to determine support obligations for your kids? You can start by making three downloads. The first, is our Tennessee Child Support Calculator & Links to App. Next, you may want two more downloads directly from the Tenn. Dept. of Human Services – Child […]
Read More»Emotional Consequences of Divorce on Children May Not Be So Bad
- At December 04, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
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Almost every Tennessee divorce will have an emotional impact on the children. The good news is that the negative emotional consequences of a marital break-up may not be long-lasting for kids, as many once feared. In a recent Scientific American article co-authored by psychology professors Hal Arkowitz (Univ. of Arizona) and Scott O. Lilienfeld (Emory […]
Read More»With Tennessee Divorce, a Lot of Things Happen Sometimes
- At November 20, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support, Divorce
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To quote Shelby County, Tennessee, Circuit Court Judge Karen R. Williams, “a lot of things happen sometimes.” Yes, they certainly do. The fact is, just about everything imaginable can and does happen in a divorce and not just in Tennessee. Like Murphy’s Law, only more dramatic. Here are a couple examples to prove the point. […]
Read More»Set Goals for Each Stage in the Tennessee Divorce Process
If you haven’t thought about your divorce strategy, then you probably haven’t thought about setting goals in your Collierville, Tennessee, divorce either. The two are closely tied. Have You Thought About Divorce Strategy? Consider the mother of three who hasn’t decided whether she wants the children to remain in the same school system or whether […]
Read More»Reaching Beyond Income Caps on Tennessee Child Support
Maximum child support and whether the residential parent can reach beyond net income caps for more money is a frequent issue for Tennessee parents. For Purposes of Child Support Calculations, Let’s Assume… Although there are many factors to consider when calculating child support, including credits and deductions, let’s assume that the alternate residential parent (ARP) […]
Read More»Serious Harm to Child Proven by Expert Witness in TN Relocation Case
Tennessee parental relocation law case summary in family law from the Court of Appeals. Mother prevented from relocating with children. Nicolle M. Johnson v. Brian Keith Johnson – Parent relocation denied Nicolle M. Johnson (“mother”) and Brian Keith Johnson (“father”) were married for 16 years and had three children together when mother filed for divorce in May […]
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