Review your Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan.

It’s the perfect time of year to review your Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan. Tax documents are coming in and it might be time to adjust the Child Support Worksheet. Tax documents are normally sent out by January 31 each year. You can also see if there has been a change in circumstance, like a new baby added to the family or a new marriage.

Section III. C. – deadlines are coming!

The Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan requires each parent to exchange tax information. Specifically:

1. IRS Forms W-2 and 1099 shall be sent to the other parent on or before February 15
2. A copy of your client’s federal income tax return shall be sent to the other parent on or before April 15 or any later date when it is due because of an extension of time for filing
3. If your client is paying work-related child care expenses, they shall send proof of expenses to the other parent for the prior calendar year and an estimate for the next calendar year, on or before February 15

Are you a parent receiving benefits?

If you are receiving benefits from the Department of Human Services, a completed form required by the Department of Human Services shall be sent to the Department on or before the date the federal income tax return is due by the parent paying child support.

Who is claiming the child on Taxes?

The child support schedule assumptions in the guidelines (1240-2-4-.03 (6)(b)) assume that the parent receiving child support will get the tax exemptions for the child. Some parents agree to alternate years for claiming the child. If you have multiple children, you could agree to each claiming one child every year. This section is often changed in the PPLAN, so double check your existing Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan to see which parent is currently claiming the child. 

Do you have the most current form?

Want to make a change in your current Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan? The Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan is updated every few years. The most current form was updated January 4, 2021. Make sure you are using the most current version of the document. Most plans require you to go to Mediation before going to Court to ask for changes to the Plan. 

Link to the latest Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan

Follow this link for the most recent Parenting Plan Forms.

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Excited to announce my new book currently available on Amazon! Child Custody: How to Divide Custody and Create a Winning Environment for You and Your Child. This is a guide about child custody for co-parents. As an attorney with over two decades of experience, I wanted to write an affordable resource for my clients and other co-parents. I have helped clients negotiate, mediate and battle it out in the courtroom. I have also helped hundreds of clients create parenting plans by working together as their mediator. The stress of deciding a parenting schedule that works for everyone is very real. Many times my clients call with the same questions. A poorly written parenting plan is a recipe for disaster, conflict and additional legal expenses.

Are you trying to create the perfect parenting schedule for your child? Are you wondering where to even start? This book is for you!

My goal is to give you a written resource filled with legal information that will help you make informed decisions and give you some sample ideas of how to successfully navigate the process and create a winning co-parenting environment.

This book is not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state. If you need a great attorney, I have some tips for that, too! 

What’s included?

• Over 10 sample parenting schedules with detailed descriptions
• Hacks for finding a great attorney
• A list of common factors the court may use to determine custody
• Key phrases and terms you need to understand
• A comprehensive list of common and custom holidays
• Tips for what to do if your plan isn’t working
• A bonus section of ideas to help you stay connected with your child

Why buy it?

This book skips all the legal mumbo jumbo and dives into easy to follow, practical solutions and samples that will help you create a winning environment for you and your child.

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The backpacks are full, lunches are packed, new clothes are laid out, but are you ready to start co-parenting for the new school year?

Here are some helpful tips to make things easier this school year.

Tip One

Make sure the school knows who is authorized to pick up the kids. You may need to update this list to include a reliable friend or a new babysitter. You may even need to add your co-parent if they have not been on the list previously.

Tip Two

Make sure your kids know their schedule. While it’s never a good idea to talk negatively about the co-parent, you do need to let the kids who will picking them up or which bus they need to ride home. Remember this can be very stressful for kids, so don’t be afraid to send a note to their teacher if they need a reminder. If you need help deciding which parenting plan may be best for your situation, check out THIS VIDEO.

Tip Three

Do you need a date – with your kids? It is normal for kids to miss the other parent during a week with only one parent. Consider adding a dinner night once a week where you can check in about homework, teachers, extracurriculars, etc. Zoom isn’t just for business! Can’t meet in person? Try an online date scheduled for a specific time. Even if it’s just dessert, you can share a favorite candy together during FaceTime.

Tip Four 

Work together to keep schedules similar. Homework time, snack rules, bedtime and grade expectations are just a few of issues you should be discussing with your co-parent. Don’t want to meet in person? Use a parenting app to text. Remember to be “professional” in all communications, even when you are frustrated.

Now that school is back, co-parenting for the new school year should be a top priority.

For Divorcing Parents

For more tips and an updated guide for divorcing parents, please sign up for our 4 Hour ONLINE parenting class. Take the class at your own pace. We are an approved provider.

The 4 Hour parenting seminar is mandatory for all divorcing parents in Tennessee. In the parent education class we answer many questions about new laws in Tennessee divorce lawsuits. We also have more information on the website and on our YouTube Channel.

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Read on to learn more about TN Child Support Calculation changes that could impact your case…

NEW CHANGES FOR TENNESSEE PARENTS

After roughly a decade with no updates, Tennessee changed their Tennessee Child Support Calculator. The calculation is effective May 10, 2020. The Tennessee Parenting Plan has NOT changed (yet?).

A few of the TN Child Support Calculation changes to the calculator include: 

• Changes to the Child Support amount based on updated poverty statistics
• Additions to terms like Mother/Father to include gender neutral terms Parent 1/Parent 2 
• A line added for “Adjusted for Minimum Order” on the last page of the worksheet

According to the http://www.TN.gov website, Tennessee has a brand-new version of their Web Style Calculator coming soon. Miles Mason, a Memphis Attorney, has already updated his free child support calculator App to reflect the changes. You may want to contact an Attorney or call our office to see if these changes result an adjustment to your current Child Support amount. Finally, the Court may reject calculations done with the old version. If your divorce has not yet become final, it may be advisable to run the new worksheet.

The current 2017 version of the Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan, available in English, Spanish, Korean and Vietnamese, can be found by following the link: Http://Www.Tncourts.Gov/Programs/Parenting-Plan/Forms

For Divorcing Parents

For an updated guide and parenting tips for divorcing parents, please sign up for our 4 hour online parent class. Take the class at your own pace. We are an approved provider.

The 4 Hour parenting seminar is mandatory for all divorcing parents in Tennessee. In the parent education class we answer many questions about new laws in Tennessee divorce lawsuits and how to co-parent effectively. We also have more information on the website and on our YouTube Channel.

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In our latest YouTube video there are SIX new laws for 2020 that every Tennessee citizen should know. First, we discuss the new Process Service Law. Second, we talk about consumer protection for customers using travel promoters. Next, we reveal the new law about employer-employee relationships. Then we talk about a new provision for healthcare billing clarity. The fifth topic is an overview of the Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019. Lastly, we review changes to handgun permits in Tennessee.

Additionally, there are several other new laws that go into effect in January of 2020. Some include changes to school transportation, contractors and state employees. Next, there are changes to codes for electrical inspectors and a big consumer law change under the Right to Shop Act. Finally, there are changes to Pensions and Retirement Benefits, new rules for horse drawn vehicles, and a brand new program that effects volunteer fire departments.

Finally, please let us know if there are any other legal topics that you would like us to cover on our our YouTube Information Channel or this Blog!

For more information on ALL the new provisions that might effect you in 2020:

http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Archives/Joint/publications/effective%201-1-2020.pdf

We hope you enjoyed this video update about the new Tennessee laws for 2020. For more legal information visit https://legaltn.com/blog/ for a review of several other legal topics.

For Divorcing Parents

For more tips and an updated guide for divorcing parents, please attend one of our 4 hour live classes located in Memphis, Tennessee.  Additionally, class dates can be found HERE. Finally, parking is FREE.

This live 4 Hour parent seminar is mandatory for all divorcing parents in Tennessee. In the parent education class we answer many questions about new laws in Tennessee divorce lawsuits. We also have more information on the website and offer free consultations.

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Are you looking for some different ways to track your Parenting Time? Perhaps you have joint custody, but the other parent is not using all of their time.  Maybe you are going to mediation and you need some ideas and tips.  There are many option and different custody schedules that parents choose to try.

If so, check out the video below.

Our YouTube Series

After almost 20 years in practice, attorney and mediator Kimberly Schreiber is sharing legal information and parenting tips on her YouTube Channel.

If you have already taken the live class, our Channel has all the refresher courses we discussed during the live class.

You can also follow us on Instagram!

There are five tips in the video. However, do not forget to look at your own work schedule. Next, make sure that you are choosing a schedule that is in the best interest of your child. Finally, it is usually easy to share 50/50 parenting time when the parents live close to each other.

Divorcing Parent Education Class

The Parent Education Class discusses many options for custody schedules, shows you sample calendars and goes through parenting Apps.

If you still need the live mandatory divorcing parent education class in the Memphis area, please Click Here for upcoming dates and times.

We offer the parenting seminar several times each month. We are conveniently located off Germantown Parkway and parking is FREE. The class meets for 4 hours. In addition to different custody schedules, we cover coparenting, parental alienation, effects of divorce on children and domestic violence. 

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Today we are discussing legal discovery questions. Also, rules and tips for you. For more legal information and tips, please visit our YouTube Channel!

First, have you gotten discovery from the other side?  Second, do you need to send some discovery?  Finally, what are the rules for discovery and where can you find them on your own?  We answer all these questions and many more in our latest legal information video.

Know Your Rights

Do not be left in the dark. Know about your legal right to obtain information from the other side in a lawsuit. First, it is impossible to settle your case without all the knowledge, documents and information. Next, Tennessee has put several rules in place that allow you to obtain that information. There are even deadlines! Additionally, you may have to subpoena some records and documents.  Subpoenas help your attorney gain a full understanding of your case. Then, you can make an informed settlement decision or offer of settlement. Finally, this should be done before you waste money attending mediation without all the facts.

Lastly, you can find daily legal tips and updates by Following us on Instagram!

Parenting Class discusses Legal Discovery Questions

For more tips and a guide for divorcing parents, you can attend our live class in Memphis, Tennessee.  Additionally, class dates can be found HERE. Finally, parking is FREE.

This live 4 Hour class is mandatory for divorcing parents in Tennessee. In the seminar we answer many questions about legal discovery questions in divorce lawsuits.

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Do you need help managing your kids allowance? Roostermoney is a FREE app that allows you to manage allowances. Additionally, you can add multiple children.

Video App Review

Check out the latest app review for smart parents – like you!

TWO CHOICES for Roostermoney

First, you can choose between giving your kids MONEY or allowing them to earn STARS. Next, you allow your child to choose their goal for their allowance. You can even choose a picture of their savings goal from google or take one yourself.  We chose Nintendo Switch games! This is a great feature and it is available in the FREE version of Roostermoney. Finally, the parent or guardian chooses how much money (or star) it takes to earn the selected goal. In our case, we decided 1000 stars = a game. 

PLUS Upgrade

The Plus Upgrade is an “in APP” purchase. The cost is $18.99 per year or $2.99 per month. The upgrade allows you to manage chores. Additionally, you can have unlimited guardians. Finally, you can pay your child interest if the child chooses to save their money.

THREE Pots for Stars or Money

Your child has 3 ways to use their Stars or Money. First, they can “spend” money earned towards a goal. Second, they can put their money in the “save” pot. Remember, they can earn interest if you are using the PLUS upgrade. Finally, they can move their money to the “give” pot and donate to a charity. 

Sign Up and download Roostermoney from your App Store

Click here for Roostermoney and more details.

Divorcing Parent Education Class

Take the divorcing parent education LIVE in Memphis! we go over the Roostermoney App an many more parenting apps. The link to all dates and times for upcoming Tennessee parenting classes can be found HERE

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Are you thinking about filing for divorce in Tennessee? There are fifteen different grounds for divorce in Tennessee! First, you need to consult with a good attorney to determine the best and most cost effective way to file. If your spouse has already filed for divorce, you can still file a counter-complaint.Then, the counter-complaint can include the grounds for divorce that you want to file. 

Settling Quickly

Many couples prefer to settle their divorce quickly. Therefore, Tennessee law allows one spouse to file an uncontested divorce. This uncontested ground is called Irreconcilable Differences. It is considered a no fault ground.  Next, you can consider adding a fault ground to your divorce.  Additionally, mediation is a great way to settle your divorce quickly.  Mediation services can be found HERE.  Finally, in the video below we discuss the top 5 grounds for divorce in Tennessee. 

Fault Grounds

There are several fault grounds for divorce. First, the most popular fault ground is Inappropriate Marital Conduct. This does not mean Adultery. Therefore, Adultery is a separate fault ground. Additionally, other popular fault grounds are Conviction of a Felony and Indignities.  These grounds are discussed in detail in our video.  

Top 5 Grounds for divorce, plus bonus tips

The bonus tips include all the other grounds for divorce in Tennessee. Additionally, we discuss how to save money with your filing. 

Going through a divorce with kids?

Then you need the divorcing parent education class. Click here for dates and times.

Finally, the parent education seminar is mandatory for all divorcing parents with minor children in Tennessee.

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