INSTRUCTIONS: TENNESSEE PETITION FOR CHILD SUPPORT (Form JC-26A)

If you wish to obtain child support payments in Tennessee from a parent or other party who has that responsibility, you may file a petition to initiate the legal process. This article discusses the form JC-26A which is filed in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. The form can be found on Shelby County's website.

Tennessee Petition For Child Support JC-26A Step 1: Enter your name above "petitioner," and that of the party from whom you are seeking payments above "defendant." Enter the docket number if it has already been assigned.

Tennessee Petition For Child Support JC-26A Step 2: Under section one, give the full names of all children on whose behalf you are seeking support.

Tennessee Petition For Child Support JC-26A Step 3: Print your name and give your address at the bottom of the petition section.

Tennessee Petition For Child Support JC-26A Step 4: You will sign the affidavit section before the clerk of court.