Child Support Lawyers Knoxville TN
In Tennessee, if someone has a child who is either under the age of eighteen or is disabled, and that child does not live with a parent full-time, then they have a legal duty to pay child support to the person whom the child lives with.
The amount the supporting parent pays is determined by filling out a worksheet that is available online. (Note: This is solely for the purpose of determining the amount of child support due per month. It is not the same thing as a child support application – learn about the difference here.)
Failure to pay child support is a more obvious reason to have one’s parental rights to their child terminated. However, only paying some child support can put a parent at risk of losing their parental rights too. If they cannot justify partial payments given their circumstances, this is especially true.
Held Law Firm understands that the termination of parental rights affects the whole family. While it’s sometimes for the best, other times it’s best avoided. An experienced attorney can help you navigate your path forward and advise you on the best steps to take through the process. Give us a call at 865-320-0520.
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