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Calculating Tennessee Child Support Shared Income Income Model of Child Support Tennessee Child Support is calculated based upon the Child Support Guidelines which are written by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.  Tennessee child support is now a shared income model, which means that the income of both parents is used in the calculation. A few terms: Primary Residential Parent – this is the parent with whom the child or children spend the majority of time during the year;  Alternate Residential Parent –   the parent with whom the child spends the least time. In a typical divorce the Primary Residential Parent has the child aboutRead More →

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Can child support be waived in Tennessee? Tennessee Child Support Guidelines are Strictly Enforced People often ask: Can we agree to no child support? or Can it be waived? Of course nothing in this post can replace the advice of an attorney. (review) But, generally speaking, child support can not be waived, by agreement or otherwise.  In Tennessee as well as other states child support is determined by law.  The Tennessee Child Support Guidelines must be followed by the Court.  The Court is given the ability to deviate (or vary) from the guidelines.  But,  this is rarely done.  Certainly not to the extent of “waiving”Read More →

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Incorporating a Non Profit in Tennessee You have an idea for a ministry or public service organization.  Or perhaps you are already running a non-profit organization.  The question naturally arises, Should we incorporate our non-profit group?  The answer in most cases is: Yes.  Consult with an attorney who is experienced in the area of non-profit corporations, contact Attorney Jim Purple. What does it mean to incorporate, or form a corporation? When you incorporate you create a separate entity, kind of an artificial person.  From that point forward everything is done in the name of the corporation by officers, directors, employees, members who are acting onRead More →

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Alimony is quite complicated, and involves many factual based elements, so be sure to consult with an experienced divorce lawyer to explore if alimony may be an issue in your case. In general, alimony is spousal support which is typically awarded to the economically disadvantaged spouse.

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Legal Documents and Contracts Without a Lawyer – Proceed with Caution In this information age, the internet is the first place many people go to get news, information, find a store, product, or service, including legal services.  Today, many people are even searching for and finding do-it-yourself legal forms.  The internet is a valuable resource, but there are limitations to what should be utilized.  Legal documents and contracts are complicated and ought to be drafted and reviewed by a lawyer. However, many people are taking the risk and using internet forms to fix their own legal problems without professional help. Should you? Do it yourselfRead More →