Wife left almost 4 yrs ago. Weeks before giving birth to our son. I was away on military orders. She moved to a different state had him and didnt put me of the birth certificate. Nor would she tell me where they were or even his exact birthday. She has just recently popped back up with a new baby... View More 
answered on Dec 4, 2020
I recommend you consult with an experienced divorce attorney. My understanding of Tennessee law is child support cannot be ordered while parties are married unless there is a hearing where the Judge orders that in a divorce proceeding. The child support date would start the date the parties... View More
Last year my employer put the wrong case number on several of my child support checks that were sent to the state, so they were never credited to the right case. My case worker told me that although my name was on the check, it could not be credited to me because the case number was wrong. So they... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2020
You should consider hiring an attorney to file the appropriate motions to sort the issue out since the state won't help.
my sons father pays child support to me, however he has been living with me for 6-9mo and we will be getting married.
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answered on Oct 5, 2020
He will have to file a Motion with the Child Support Court. It is not automatic.
answered on Sep 13, 2020
Yes, the full amount in arrears can be attached/levied by the Department of Human Services.
Up until a year ago we had split 50 50 custody. A year ago I went into rehab on my own and while gone I sent money to her as I could while in treatment. I am back now and the parenting plan is now technically 4/3 . However her income is triple mine . I worked 3 jobs when we were married while she... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
Yes. Income from both parents is calculated pursuant to the guidelines.
Since he’s only 16 , and we live in the state of Tennessee.
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answered on Aug 24, 2020
Child Support is possible, especially in the future when he obtains the age of majority. But you have committed a crime here called Statutory Rape.. Be very careful about complaining at this time.
dropped child support.
I haven't received anything from child support or heard anything about it since 2012. Until a few days ago i was served papers saying i was in contempt and owe $29000.00 in arrears. Is there anything i can do to clear this up. I was told it was dropped or i would... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
Consult with a local family law attorney. I will say that for anything regarding child support, you should always ask to see it in writing. I am not confident that the custodial parent can voluntarily relinquish child support under Tennessee law. The child support payment is for the care of the... View More
Do I still have to pay child support she will be 17 in 8/10/2020 what’s my legal opt I do have visitation rights
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Hire a local family law attorney and proceed according to their suggestions.
Help on getting payments modify because I never agree upon payments and it's getting difficult to even eat
answered on Jul 6, 2020
I recommend you consult with a local family law attorney to see what can be done to transfer the case. Good luck.
Modification to an order states that: The parties shall continue being responsible for the same uncovered expenses, but the Mother shall henceforth pay 82% of the uncovered expenses with Father paying 18% of those expenses.
Can the following expenses that have been paid by the father be... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2020
No, the child support office will not be interested in attempting to sort out the payment of expenses. I recommend you consult with an attorney. In general, the best way to proceed if one of the parents is failing to pay their portion of expenses is to proceed with a petition for contempt. Contempt... View More
She is 8mths old he is filing for paternity and visitation. I live in Tennesssee and he lives in Virginia! She has heart and urinary tract issues! She has regular heart doc appointments and had to go to er frequently since birth over her urinary issues and needs to be close to her doctors! Also... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Tennessee Courts use the best interest of the child analysis to determine custody and visitation decisions. The health concerns of the child are important and should be taken into account under Tennessee law. You mention that the Father lives in VA. Thus, I am not sure if the Father filed this... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
There are many ways to find an attorney. Justia has a find a lawyer feature at the top of each page. Additionally you could try Google or other online lawyer listings. Good luck.
answered on May 26, 2020
You signed the contract indicating you have signed under duress. The other side may not "honor the contract" with the additional notation as duress can be used as a defense to the validity of a contract.
answered on May 22, 2020
If you have arrears, then child support will still taken to satisfy the arrears. If you have not arrears, then you need to move the court to stop the child support. I suggest you consult with a local family law attorney for your best options. Many times, even if there are no arrears, you will have... View More
answered on May 19, 2020
If your child support is paid through the state of Tennessee, then it is very likely his stimulus check will be intercepted. If the child support is from a divorce and it is paid directly to you his check may not be intercepted.
I have paid support on my child for 10 years with no C.O. Other parent is denying visitation now. If I take other parent to court and they find my support order should be more will I be held in arrears even though other parent never filed motion for child support in 10 years.
answered on May 13, 2020
I hope you did not pay her in cash with no receipts. Currently, the Courts are instructed to only go back 5 years without a specific finding it should go back further. Additionally, if you have not be deemed to be the legal, not only the biological father of the child, then you must legitimize the... View More
My husbands ex has 4 kids by 4 different men and only takes him with child support.
answered on May 11, 2020
As long as she is asking for child support that is only his child and not all three, then that is legal. Reprehensible, but not illegal. Now, if she asked him for child support for a child that is not his through the courts, that would not be legal.
My situation is fairly complicated. We were married by a Hindu Custom Religious marriage in 2007 in Los Angeles California. However our priests are not officiated, therefor in the state of TN it is not considered to be "legal". I am now separating with him and have 2 children together. Am... View More
answered on May 1, 2020
You need to consult with a local family law attorney to see if you are indeed married and to begin getting child support whether or not you are legally married.
I was paying child support since 2013 and was married to her and didn't know it was illegal. We are getting a divorce and I have a lawyer. Am I able to get that money back since we live together the whole time?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
You need to consult your attorney for an answer to your question.
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