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Alimony Child Support in Tennessee

Tennessee law treats alimony and child support as separate obligations governed by different statutes and guidelines. Child support is determined under Tenn. Code § 36-5-101 and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-02-04, which apply a formula based on the parents' incomes and custodial time. Alimony, governed by Tenn. Code § 36-5-121, is decided by a court based on a set of statutory factors, not a formula, and is entirely discretionary. The official child support guidelines and the state's online calculator compute the amount using the published rules; the official source at tn.gov provides the exact details and any exceptions. The worked example below illustrates the calculation method. To estimate your own potential obligation, use the state's child support calculator.

Governing authority

In Tennessee, the alimony child support rule is set by Tenn. Code § 36-5-101 (child); § 36-5-121 (alimony); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-02-04. The verified packet cites Tenn. Code § 36-5-101 (child); § 36-5-121 (alimony); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-02-04 (https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-support-services/child-support-guidelines.html).

Tennessee alimony child support: the verified value is 0% under Tenn. Code § 36-5-101 (child); § 36-5-121 (alimony); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-02-04. The verified packet cites Tenn. Code § 36-5-101 (child); § 36-5-121 (alimony); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-02-04 (https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-support-services/child-support-guidelines.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.