Child Support in Tennessee

Tennessee Child Support Laws

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Child support laws in Tennessee have changed recently, in a way that is closely entwined with child custody laws and fathers' rights. At Nimmo Hoehn & Nimmo, our child support lawyers represent divorced mothers and fathers who want what's best for their children and who want to play a substantial role in their children's upbringing. For a free initial consultation, contact Nimmo Hoehn & Nimmo today.

New Methods of Determining Child Support and Custody

In the past, it was assumed that the mother was a more capable and appropriate parent than the father. A typical divorce settlement would result in a father being granted limited visitation rights to his children, often on the weekends, and paying child support to cover the mother's expenses of raising the child.

But, while the father paid child support to cover 365 days of the year, the mother had custody for far fewer days - only the days when the father wasn't visiting. Now, the laws regarding child custody operate under the terms of a joint custody arrangement, rather than simple "custody and visitation." Fathers tend to be given more custody time than before, and they are also not expected to pay child support for the days when they have custody.

At Nimmo Hoehn & Nimmo, we are knowledgeable about all new trends in family law, and we are passionate about helping our clients reach fair resolutions. For a free initial consultation, contact Nimmo Hoehn & Nimmo today.