Child Support

Child support helps make sure that children’s needs are met even after their parents separate or divorce. Most parents know how important this kind of financial help is for their kids. Still, many have questions about when they can stop making child support payments and how to do so. If you are paying child support,…

Imagine this: your child is in need of new shoes for school, because kids ALWAYS need new shoes for school; their feet grow so fast! You planned on making the purchase this weekend, after you picked up your kid from an overnight stay at his mother’s. When you get to the door, your child comes…

Getting back into the dating game after a divorce can be hard. It takes some folks a long time to learn to trust people with their hearts, so finding someone who makes you feel safe, secure, and loved can be a big step. When you have children, though, there are new challenges to consider. Will…

Divorces can be complicated. And they can quickly become even more complex when there are children involved. Child support is often a hot topic during the divorce process because there are so many factors that must be taken into consideration. But say your marriage doesn’t work out and your spouse has children from a pervious;…

Parents are legally required to support their children, even if they do not live with the child in question. If one parent feels their co-parent is not doing a great job of financially supporting their child, they can file for child support. If child support is granted, the other parent is then required to provide…

Paying child support is typically done by withholding agreements on the payer’s check. Tennessee courts can also withhold tax return payments if a person falls behind on child support. While this is the norm, not everyone has a weekly or bi-weekly paycheck. Some individuals work for themselves and are not paid weekly, while others work…

Nothing is guaranteed in life other than death and taxes, right? Your job — whatever that may be — is not exempt from that rule. Success isn’t a single goal, and what it means for you and the life you lead can and probably will change several times over the years. Whether you simply decide…

It isn’t unusual to hear about celebrities getting divorced. It is well known that marriages of the rich and famous do not often last long, and when they end, things can get complicated. They have a lot of assets and properties, and there isn’t always a prenup to determine what goes to whom. And just…

In many ways, parents had a tougher job in many ways throughout the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with many families experiencing increased financial pressures, parents also have to make difficult decisions about handling their child’s schooling. Many states and local school districts are allowing students to return in person full-time. However, others are…