Divorce in Tennessee With Children
Children caught up in the middle of a divorce case in Tennessee are treated as the highest priority by the court. There are established guidelines that protect and provide the most favorable outcome for the minor children.
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Residency
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The state of Tennessee requires the parties to the divorce be residents of the state for a minimum of six months. If this stipulation is not met, the state will not accept jurisdiction over the case.
Counseling
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When minor children are a party to the marriage, the court can have additional requirements. For instance, if the court believes that the divorcing couple can resolve their dispute, it will postpone the case so that the parties can attend counseling.
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Education
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Before granting a divorce in Tennessee where minor children are present, the judge will mandate that the parents attend a class on "parenting education."
Child Custody
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If the parents of the minor children are not able to come up with a custody agreement acceptable to the court, the judge will intervene and decree what he believes to be the healthiest resolution for the children based on the facts of the case.
Child Support
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If one parent gains primary custody of the minor child or children, child support will be calculated based on a portion of a the non-custodial parent's income. This portion, or percentage, will fluctuate depending on the number of minor children in the marriage.
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