Nashville Child Support Lawyers

Helping Parents Navigate the Child Support Process

When a marriage dissolves and children are involved, the issue of child support becomes increasingly important. Child support is normally handled on a case-by-case basis which makes it even more beneficial and important to have a skilled Nashville family law attorney on your side to advise you of all your legal options.

Understanding How Courts Determine Child Support Obligations

The financial obligation each parent has for the children will be based on several things, including:

• Taxes
• Medical insurance
• Daycare
• The income of each parent
• The amount of time the children spend with each parent
• The total number of children

Depending on your relationship with your co-parent, and how many children you may have together, a solution can be reached that works for all parties involved. An experienced child support attorney at Lackey | McDonald, PLLC can help you and your co-parent find something that works for everyone while making sure the needs of the children are put first.

What Is Not Considered Income Under the Child Support Guidelines?

There are a few exclusions from gross income, they include:

• Other Child Support Payments: Child support payments to a parent for another child from another relationship is excluded from income as well as child support for a previous spouse
• Public Assistance: Food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Social Security (SSI or SSDI), Low income Heating & Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are all excluded
• Adoption Assistance: Most financial assistance for adoption are excluded
• Child’s Income: The children/s income from any source is not included in a parent’s income

When filing out the child support worksheets, parents should keep the guidelines handy for reference. If you have any questions or need further explanations, do not hesitate to reach out to our Nashville child support attorneys at Lackey | McDonald, PLLC. Call us today to get personalized help.