In Tennessee, a person who reaches the age of 18 is presumed to be legally competent, regardless how mild or severe their disability may be. This can cause problems for parents who are used to managing their child’s affairs. How do you know if a conservatorship might be right for your child?
Category Archives: Children with Special Needs
Child Custody and Divorce
Cases involving custody are often the most heated, time consuming, and most expensive cases in the Family Court. Very often, the court finds itself trying to decide between two people who love their kids and want what’s best for the children. How does the court do this?
How is Child Support Calculated?
Gone are the days when child support payments were calculated by simply taking a percentage of the payer’s income. Tennessee (like many states) has adopted the “income shares” model for calculating child support payments. The process has become so complicated that Tennessee provides a software child support calculator to help parents and attorneys determine the payments.
Child Support for Adult Children with Disabilities, Part 2
A brief look at extending the child support obligation for children with severe disabilities.
Child Support for Adult Children with Disabilities, Part 1
Part 1 of a look at how child support can continue after the child has reached the age of 18.