Reviewed for current 2026 law
Tennessee Child Support Arrears Calculator
Avoid automatically applying Tennessee’s former 12% rate.
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arrears calculator
Estimated arrears with interest: $5,000.00
Interest of $0.00 at 0% simple per year (Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-101(f)(1)).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arrears principalTenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-101 — child support judgments and arrears interest (Tennessee General Assembly) | $5,000.00 |
| Simple interest at 0% per year for 12 month(s) (Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-101(f)(1))Arrearages do not accrue interest unless the court makes a written finding. A court-selected rate may not exceed 4% per year, so this estimator defaults to no interest rather than assuming the maximum.Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-101 — child support judgments and arrears interest (Tennessee General Assembly) | $0.00 |
| Arrears principal plus interestTenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-101 — child support judgments and arrears interest (Tennessee General Assembly) | $5,000.00 |
Assumptions
- Accrual period expressed as 12 month(s); partial months prorate.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Tennessee arrears interest under Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-101(f)(1); rules last reviewed 2026-08-10.
Interest is not automatic
Current law requires a written court finding before arrears interest continues.
If ordered, the court-selected annual rate cannot exceed 4%.
Read the controlling order
This calculator defaults to principal only because the maximum rate is not automatic.
What this estimate includes
- Principal projection
What it leaves out
- Court-selected rate
- Payment ledger
- Fees and credits
Tennessee arrears calculator FAQs
Is the old 12% rate current?
No.
Does every balance earn 4%?
No.
What activates interest?
A written court finding.
Can the court exceed 4%?
Not under the current child-support provision.
Why does this show zero interest?
It avoids assuming a discretionary rate.
Is this an official payoff?
No.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-101 — child support judgments and arrears interest
Tennessee General Assembly Last checked
Changelog: page reviewed . Material changes appear in the update log.