How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Back child support in Tennessee accrues 12% interest, has no statute of limitations, and cannot be retroactively reduced under the Bradley Amendment.
Tennessee requires health insurance in child support orders when cost is under 5% of gross income. Filing fees: $184-$381. Complete 2026 medical support guide.
Tennessee child support ends at 18/graduation. Courts cannot order college tuition. Only voluntary MDA agreements are enforceable. Complete 2026 legal guide.
Tennessee enforces unpaid child support through wage garnishment up to 65%, license suspension, tax intercepts, and jail up to 6 months. Interest accrues at 6% annually.
Tennessee child support modification requires 15% variance. Filing fees $75-$301. Complete guide to increasing or decreasing support under T.C.A. § 36-5-101.
Tennessee child support uses Income Shares model under T.C.A. §36-5-101. Combined income of $10,000/month = $1,450 for one child. 2026 guidelines explained.
Tennessee parents owing $2,500+ in child support face passport denial or revocation. Learn the federal enforcement process, appeals, and resolution steps.
Tennessee courts divide extracurricular costs when expenses exceed 7% of basic child support. Learn how sports fees and activity costs are allocated between parents.
Tennessee child support payments go through the State Disbursement Unit via wage withholding, online portal, or mail. 2.5% fee for card payments. 2026 guide.
Child support is NOT taxable in Tennessee. Payers cannot deduct it, recipients don't report it as income. Full 2026 IRS and T.C.A. guide inside.
Child support ends in Tennessee at age 18 or high school graduation (whichever is later) under T.C.A. § 36-5-101. Learn exceptions for disability, emancipation, and how to terminate.
Use Tennessee's child support calculator to estimate payments under the Income Shares Model. Filing fees start at $200 with children. Step-by-step worksheet guide.