Category Archives: Child Support
Who Gets Child Support in Atlanta?
Child support in Atlanta can be extremely valuable for numerous parents, and it may help maintain a high standard of living for children after divorce or separation. But who actually receives this money? How do you know whether you’re eligible to receive child support as you approach a divorce or breakup? This is a… Read More »
Can My Spouse Quit Their Job To Avoid Paying Spousal Maintenance?
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, especially when it comes to financial matters. Spousal maintenance, often referred to as alimony, is a critical aspect of many divorce settlements, designed to provide financial support to the lower-earning spouse. But what happens if your ex-spouse decides to quit their job to avoid paying spousal… Read More »
Enhancing Child Support Payments: A Comprehensive Guide by Buckhead Family Law
Child support plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and financial stability of children whose parents have separated or divorced. At Buckhead Family Law, we understand the significance of adequate child support payments in meeting a child’s essential needs. In this blog post, we will discuss effective strategies to increase child support payments,… Read More »
How is Child Support Calculated in Georgia in 50/50 Custody Arrangements?
Under Georgia’s statutory child support guidelines, the “noncustodial parent”—the party with less than 50% of the parenting time—is typically expected to pay child support to the “custodial parent”—the party with more than 50% of the parenting time. But what happens when the parents enter into a shared custody arrangement where the child spends an… Read More »
Child Support Statistics and Trends: What You Need to Know
If you’re rowing your way through a child support battle or you’ve already navigated those rough waters, you know that they can be extremely difficult, exhausting, and harrowing. However, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and you’ll see plenty of benefits on the horizon that you may not have… Read More »
How Do Child Support Deviations Impact How Child Support Is Calculated In My Georgia Divorce or Action for Modification of Child Support?
When one or both parents file for divorce in Georgia, the court takes special care to protect and advocate for the child or children of the marriage. In order to do so, the Georgia Child Support Commission has created Child Support Guidelines and a Child Support Worksheet to help navigate the calculation of child… Read More »
What Can I Do If Child Support Isn’t Being Paid?
In these trying times, many parents are facing difficult decisions about how to pay bills and, in some circumstances, which bills to pay. Child support can be a significant financial obligation, but it is one that should not be missed if at all possible. If your former spouse or parent to your child has… Read More »
Can I Modify Child Support If My Financial Circumstances Change?
In Georgia, child support orders may be modified upon a showing of a substantial change in either parent’s income or financial status, or upon a material showing in the needs of the child(ren). O.C.G.A. §19-6-15(k)(1). A substantial change in income or financial circumstances could include the loss of a job, decrease in income, increase… Read More »
Imputing Income In Georgia Child Support Cases
When child support is at issue during a Georgia divorce, a court will investigate all of the evidence it can find in order to ensure that it is acting in the best interests of the child or children involved. One of the factors in the court’s determination will be the income level of both… Read More »
Duration of Child Support
Child support is intended for the benefit of the child, not the parents. The purpose is to provide financial support for the care and maintenance of a child until he or she reaches the age of majority. There are, however, certain exceptions to this depending on the child’s needs and whether the parties are… Read More »
