Child Support Attorney in Knoxville, TN
Counting on another person to provide child support can be extremely complex. There may be miscommunications, late payments or hostility involved. The attorneys at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC understand this. We are here to help you establish or modify the child support that you need and deserve.
Whether you are divorced, in the process of getting divorced, or separated, we will provide you with proper legal guidance of the child support process. The state of Tennessee has specific guidelines for setting up child support, so we will walk you through this process.
Going through a divorce or separation can take a toll on both parties involved, but this is also a very difficult time for your child or children. Parents want the best for their kids, but sometimes, it can become difficult to look past the fundamental differences between you and your partner to find common ground for the sake of your child. The attorneys at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC are here to help mediate and determine what is in the best interest of the children in these situations.
Applying for Child Support Services
When applying for child support, either a custodial or non-custodial parent is eligible to apply for child support services. You will need several types of documentation for this process including:
- Information about the parent who is responsible for financial support (date of birth, address, physical description, etc.)
- Birth certificates of your children
- Social security numbers of your child, the other parent, and you
- Information regarding your marriage, divorce or separation
- Employer, family, and friend information of the non-custodial parent
- Other information and documentation
We will walk you through this process to make sure all of the necessary information is available for you to receive child support. If you are in need of legal assistance with child support in the Knoxville area, the experienced family law attorneys at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC are here to help. Contact an attorney today.
Establishing Paternity
It’s important to establish paternity to document who is the legal father of the child. Once this is settled, we can continue deciphering what financial support you will be receiving for your child or children.
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Modifying Child Support
We understand that life happens. Your original plans may no longer be in place, and we are empathetic to that. If your child support needs to be modified or changed, our experienced attorneys will help you move forward with the process and gain the correct amount that is necessary to support your child or children.
Determining child support can be a confusing and frustrating process when you don’t have proper legal representation. This is a process that occurs for the well-being of both you and your child or children, and it is not something that should be completed improperly or without sound legal guidance. The experienced family law attorneys at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC want to help make this process go as smoothly as possible for the best end result for you and your family.
Do you need help modifying or establishing child support in Knoxville or the state of Tennessee? If so, please don’t hesitate to contact the attorneys at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC to begin working with you today. We want what is best for you and your family.
