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Georgia Child Support Guidelines<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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When parents get divorced, there are issues that demand their attention. Two of the most important are child custody<\/a> and child support. Depending on whether you\u2019re a custodial or non-custodial parent, the court may order you to make or receive child support payments.<\/p>\r\n

In some instances, parents agree on child support<\/a> and don\u2019t need to go to court. Other times, when parents disagree on child support obligations, the only option is to let a family law judge decide. The Georgia courts use child support guidelines to determine the amount of child support due to the custodial parent.<\/p>\r\n

This article explains how Georgia\u2019s child support laws<\/a> impact your ability to care for your children. It also discusses how the child support calculator works to determine a parent\u2019s child support obligation. Finally, it describes he factors impacting each child support case.<\/p>\r\n

How To Begin the Child Support Process<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

To begin the child support process, one must contact the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services<\/a>. You can do this online<\/a> or in person at your local child support office.<\/p>\r\n

There’s a fee of $25 for submitting an application to the DCSS. Along with the application, you must provide the office with the following information<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n