Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

child support

My sister divorced a man and got joint custody of their child, though she is the primary caregiver. She is afraid to tell her ex-husband that she has remarried, because she is afraid he will stop his child support payments. I have told her that he cannot do that. Am I right? Thank you.


Asked on 12/25/04, 7:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Waldrop Holley, Waldrop, Nearn & Lazarov P.C.

Re: child support

Your sister's remarriage will not impact the child support.

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Answered on 12/27/04, 8:20 am
Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: child support

Remarriage will not stop the child support obligation of the ex-husband. However, if the new husband decides to adopt the child, that could lead to an end of the child support obligation.

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Answered on 12/25/04, 9:19 am


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