Category: Child Support

If you're a parent of a child with a disability in Georgia, you've likely wondered whether child support obligations continue beyond age 18. The answer changed dramatically on July 1, 2024, when Georgia enacted groundbreaking legislation extending child support for disabled adult children. This guide explains your rights, obligations, and the legal process under Georgia's […]

Recent speculation around a statement supposedly made by U.S. President Donald Trump makes it possible to believe that he was banning parents who receive support payments from claiming child tax benefits. The fact is, he did not state this, and with clarity, you may be able to better understand how this situation impacts your child […]

Divorce may be about a fresh start for you. For your college-bound child, divorce could seem like a barrier, especially if well-laid plans years ago do not carry over. However, with a bit of planning for divorce and college savings, it may be possible to protect your child's college savings and minimize financial loss. Now […]

Child support modifications can be a challenging process, especially for fathers in Georgia. As time passes and circumstances change, many dads wonder if they could update their existing support responsibilities or the amount of child support ordered by the court. This guide aims to shed light on the intricacies of modifying child support, providing fathers […]

Split custody refers to a situation where one parent has primary physical custody of one or more children, while the other parent has primary physical custody of the remaining child or children. In Georgia, the concept of split custody can significantly impact child support calculations. This arrangement can be complex, and it's crucial to understand […]

Stay-at-home mothers do not have to feel as though they must remain in a failing marriage, especially if their health, mental well-being, or safety is at risk. Though it can seem frightening, especially if you have not worked in a long time, to leave the financial stability present, there are a variety of reasons to […]

Filing for divorce in Georgia requires calculating both parties’ income to determine alimony, distribution of marital debts, and or child support. Many people going through divorce wonder how is income calculated if either spouse is not currently employed, is underemployed, or hiding income. In these cases, the court can determine an “imputed income” amount to that […]

One of the most common questions that divorcing parents ask is: How much will the child support be? How is child support calculated? In Georgia, child support follows the “Income Shares Model,” a type of computation that factors in both parents’ incomes, not just the non-custodial parent’s. Here is an overview of the process to […]