Crystal Wright | May 31, 2024 | Child support
Court-ordered child support is a serious financial obligation. The state recognizes a child’s right to be financially supported by both parents, even if they are no longer together. Missing child support payments can result in severe consequences if the problem is ongoing or frequent. Missing a single child support payment does not typically result in… read more
Crystal Wright | January 24, 2024 | Child support
When a couple with at least one child divorces or otherwise dissolves their relationship, the best interests of the child are the paramount consideration. That is why Georgia, like other states, generally requires the noncustodial parent of the child to provide child support payments for the children of that relationship. Georgia has established child support… read more
Crystal Wright | December 22, 2023 | Child support
The State of Georgia recognizes that child support is essential to providing financial stability to children whose parents are no longer together. Child support can help provide financial assistance to pay for your child’s housing, food, and other needs. However, if the obligated parent dies while your child is still young, concerns may arise. You… read more
Crystal Wright | November 2, 2023 | Child support
If you have just started paying or receiving child support in Georgia, you might wonder how this obligation affects your tax filing and other aspects of your life. When completing health insurance forms, tax forms, or other legal paperwork, it is vital that you understand what is and is not considered income. In this blog… read more
Crystal Wright | September 29, 2023 | Child support
Child custody and child support are complicated legal issues. They can raise questions and worries for parents who are getting divorced or separated. Most people assume that child support is only awarded to the parent with more custody time. In Georgia, as in many other states, the situation is more complex than it might seem…. read more
Crystal Wright | July 17, 2023 | Child support
Divorce is often both devastating and complex. And when there are children involved, a divorce can become even more difficult. During divorce proceedings, parents must consider how to handle childcare-related issues. They’ll need to discuss their timeshare schedule as well as their parental plan, including how to handle medical decisions, where the children will go… read more
Crystal Wright | July 6, 2023 | Child support
Children do not have the capacity to file a lawsuit on their own. If a child has a legal claim, a parent, legal guardian, or court-appointed party must file the lawsuit on behalf of the child. Therefore, a child cannot sue for child support in Georgia. However, that does not mean that there are no… read more
Crystal Wright | April 18, 2023 | Child support
Georgia requires parents to be financially responsible for their children even if they do not live with them. Therefore, non-custodial parents often pay child support to custodial parents. The custodial parent is the parent who lives with the child and is responsible for most of the day-to-day parenting responsibilities. Georgia courts begin with a presumption… read more
Crystal Wright | February 10, 2023 | Child support
In Georgia, parents are generally obligated to support their children financially, even if they do not have custody. The state uses standard Child Support Guidelines to determine how much a parent must pay to the custodial parent. Child support payments continue until the order is vacated or modified. The support payments can also end if… read more
Crystal Wright | November 16, 2022 | Child support
Parents are legally obligated to support their children financially until their children become emancipated. The obligation does not end when the parents divorce or separate. Even when the parents were never married, each parent is expected to provide financially for their child. Georgia has child support guidelines that determine how much each parent should pay… read more