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

Crystal Wright | July 27, 2022 | Child support

You might. It all depends on the circumstances of your divorce. When you get divorced in Lawrenceville, Georgia, you’ll need to make lots of decisions. If you have children, those decisions could become more complex and emotional. Divorce, child custody, and child support can have a substantial impact on your finances. Seek appropriate legal advice… read more

Crystal Wright | November 18, 2021 | Child support

Except in cases of emancipation, parents have a legal obligation to support their minor children. After a divorce, the noncustodial parent is often assigned a monthly child support payment by the court.  The specific amount of child support designated is based on several factors, including the gross income of each parent. It is designed to… read more