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FAQ’s2024-01-16T15:52:58-06:00

What is work-related childcare?

Work-related childcare is a term used in relation to a credit included when child support is set. The Child Support Guidelines define "work-related childcare" in Tennessee as: "Expenses for the care of the child for whom support is being determined which are due to employment of either parent or non-parent caretaker." Tenn. Comp. R. [...]

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In Tennessee, do I have to let my children speak with their other parent by phone during my parenting time?

Tennessee parenting plans grant both parents "the right to unimpeded telephone conversations with the child at least twice a week at reasonable times and for reasonable durations." This is pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 36-6-101. This also requires that the parent exercising his/her parenting time provide the other parent with a working telephone number [...]

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My spouse and I both want a divorce. Does that mean we can file an uncontested divorce in Tennessee?

The answer is MAYBE. There is more to an uncontested divorce than the simple agreement that you wish to be divorced. In Tennessee, you may file a divorce on the grounds of "irreconcilable differences", which is what many refer to as an "uncontested" divorce. These divorces typically save you time and money. However, you [...]

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Do I have a right to access my child’s school records in Tennessee?

Tennessee Code Annotated §36-6-101, entitles both legal parents of a child to the right to receive directly from the child's school any educational records customarily made available to parents. This statute also states that, "[u]pon request from one parent, the parent enrolling the child in school shall provide to the other parent as soon [...]

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In Tennessee, can I close a joint bank account while my divorce is pending?

Tennessee divorce courts enter a mandatory injunction at the beginning of each case. This order will ensure that neither party dissipates the marital assets or cancels jointly held accounts or insurance policies. It is always advisable to speak with your attorney before closing an account or making a large withdrawal. If there is a [...]

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What is the most important consideration for awarding Tennessee alimony?

While Tennessee judges will consider a number of factors when deciding whether or not to award alimony, the two most important factors the court will consider are (1) the economically disadvantaged spouse's financial need and (2) the obligor/payor spouse's financial ability to pay the other spouse. When considering these two factors, the most important [...]

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