Local parents are often faced with questions related to Georgia child support. This includes those parents that are asking for it for the first time, as well as those that are asking for a readjustment.
There is generally a hearing involved in child support proceedings, though it doesn't always get before a judge. Often, support may be arranged either between the parties, or with the help of mediators.
To make it easier for Georgia parents (and for the legal system), the legislature has created the Georgia Child Support Calculator, which is a handy way of determining in advance how much may be owed. Having this information can make it easier to negotiate with one another and mediators.
The Georgia child support law is Georgia Code 19-6-15. One of the most important things about the law is that it after each modification, there is a two-year waiting period. This means that a party can’t go back for a modification every six months, for example. The upshot? You will want to get your numbers right when you get a chance.
Either parent may file for a modification of a child support order, as long as there is a material change in circumstances. To be material, the change of circumstances must be such that it would lead to a reduction (or increase) in the amount paid. The requesting parent must be able to show a substantial change in the other parent’s financial situation.
If you don’t want to go through the steps involved in child support calculation or feel more comfortable delegating the job to someone else, please contact a family law attorney in your area.
Related Resources:
- Find an Atlanta Family Law attorney (FindLaw)
- Reduce Child Support in Georgia (FindLaw’s Atlanta Family Law News Blog)
- How To Calculate Child Support In Georgia(FindLaw’s Atlanta Family Law News Blog)
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