TENNESSEE CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023
A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF TENNESSEE’S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)
Tennessee’s child support laws have seen important changes over the past decade to ensure children’s financial well-being while considering parents’ circumstances.
2013: Child Support Guidelines Update
– Regular updates of child support guidelines to reflect economic realities.
2014: Efficient Payment Disbursement
– Implementation of efficient methods for disbursement of child support payments.
2015: Holistic Child Well-being Focus
– Emphasis on the overall well-being of the child in child support considerations.
2016: Strengthening Enforcement Measures
– Introduction of robust enforcement measures for consistent child support payments.
2017: Income Verification Enhancements
– Introduction of improved income verification methods for accurate calculations.
2018: Simplified Modification Procedures
– Simplification of child support modification procedures for parents’ convenience.
2019: Responsive to Changing Dynamics
– Consideration of changing family dynamics in child support calculations.
2020: Online Resources Accessibility
– Provision of online resources for parents to manage child support cases.
2021: Ongoing Guidelines Review
– Continuous review and updates of child support guidelines.
2022: Shared Parenting Support
– Promotion of shared parenting arrangements for fair support calculations.
Tennessee’s child support regulations reflect its dedication to children’s well-being and parents’ responsibilities, ensuring equitable and consistent support calculations.
Tennessee child support authorities can suspend driver’s licenses and take other actions to ensure the timely payment of child support.
The non-custodial parent’s income and the number of children that require support determine child support. One child would receive 21% of the net income, 33% for two, up to 46% for four children.
Payments are garnished automatically from the non-custodial parent’s paychecks. Medical insurance is mandatory for all children in Tennessee.
If the parents cannot come to a visitation agreement, then the court will determine a visitation plan that involves visits every other weekend, 4 to 6 weeks in the summer, and rotating holidays. Child support terminates at the age of 18 or graduation from high school. If you need legal advice and assistance, contact Tennessee lawyers.
