The most common example we see is that decision making for extracurricular activities is designated as “joint.” This means that both parents must agree and consent to the child(ren) participating in an activity. If one parent does not want the child to participate, then the child cannot participate unless or until an agreement is reached
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2020 Child Support Calculation Amendments
According to the Tennessee Bar Association, the Tennessee Child Support guidelines completed a process that led to numerous revisions and amendments for 2020. You can learn more HERE. The Guidelines are based on an Income Shares model that establishes the dollar amount of child support obligations based on the amount of parents’ combined adjusted gross
Read MoreDivorce & Child Custody Battles Increase During COVID 19 In Tennessee
Couples filing for divorce has risen during the COVID 19 pandemic due to the increased strain on their marriages. You can learn more HERE. Oten times divorce will lead to child custody hearings. Tennessee recently changed its custody laws. Parents already sharing custody have run into the matter of co-parenting during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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