Child Support
Child support is money required to be paid in child custody cases for the benefit of the party’s minor children. Ordinarily, the secondary physical custodian pays the primary physical custodian a set amount of child support determined in a Child Support Worksheet. This worksheet is provided by the State of Georgia and requires both parties to input certain information such as income, the health insurance premium paid for children, and other educational, medical, or childcare-related expenses.
As a parent’s income changes or the expenses for the children evolve over time, it can be necessary to seek a modification of child support. Further, whenever custody has changed, it is often necessary for a reassessment of the child support owed. It’s important to maintain a relationship with a child custody attorney you trust to help you navigate any changes.
FAQs
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It is often necessary to file to modify child support by court order to increase the amount due
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Certain expenses, such as out-of-pocket medical costs, are divided between the parties and paid in addition to child support due. Also, parties can sometimes agree that extracurricular costs, school tuition, work-related childcare, and other expenses should be divided.
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Many parties pay child support by direct payment, such as a cash transfer app or check. If your ex is not paying child support in a timely manner, you may be able to seek a Contempt Order or an Income Deduction Order to automatically withdraw child support from your ex's paycheck. You should consult an attorney to discuss your options in these matters.