Are there guidelines for custody of children in Tennessee?
Most parents agree about the custody, child support, and visitation issues relating to their children. Joint custody arrangements have become common place and in some states the “norm” in determining the care, custody and support of children. If the parents are unable to ‘work it out’, a judge will ultimately decide these issues for the parents. See the section on Children below for detailed information on custody, support and visitation). How is Child Support determined in Tennessee ? Tennessee, like all other states, has guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. The guideline amount is presumed to arrive at an amount of support that is in the child’s best interest. If the parents are unable to agree to an amount of child support, the court will determine the amount of support based on the Child Support Guidelines. (See the section below on Child Support for a copy of the guidelines). What about medical insurance for the children? A determination as to who is
