Georgia Child Support Calculations
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The purpose of child support is to ensure that even if the parents have ended their relationship, they each still have an obligation to financially support their child. While a parent's child support obligations usually end when the child turns 18, if the child has certain mental or physical disabilities, those obligations may extend past the age of 18. It's also possible for a parent to be required to help with college expenses. In Georgia, the Georgia Child Support Commission has several duties related to child support, including establishing and regularly reviewing child support guidelines and maintaining the Georgia Child Support Calculator.
Georgia Child Support Calculations at a Glance
Legal research should always involve reading the actual language of a statute. But, oftentimes statutes are written in "legalese," which can take some time to parse through and understand. For this reason, it can be helpful to also read a summary of statutes that's written in plain English. The following table gives a basic overview of the laws that relate to child support calculations in Georgia, as well as links to relevant statutes.
| Statute(s) | Georgia Code, Title 19, Chapter 6, Section 19-6-15 (Child Support Guidelines) |
| Overview of Process for Calculating Child Support | Monthly child support is calculated as follows:
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| Deviations from Presumptive Amount of Child Support | Deviations added to or subtracted from the presumptive amount of child support can be applied if supported by application of the "best interest of the child" standard. Deviations may include (but are not limited to) the following:
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| Related Statute(s) | Georgia Code, Title 19, Chapter 11:
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Note: State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Georgia Child Support Calculations: Related Resources
For more information and resources related to this topic, please visit the links below.
- Georgia Child Support Guidelines
- Georgia Child Support Payments
- Georgia Child Support Enforcement
- Georgia Child Custody Laws
Get Legal Help with Questions About Child Support Calculations in Georgia
If you have questions about child support calculations in Georgia, or you'd like help with the child support process, it's a good idea to talk to a local child support attorney. An attorney can help you sort through the facts of your case, determine how the law applies, and provide you with personalized and confidential legal advice about your options going forward.
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