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3350 Riverwood Pkwy, #1900, Atlanta, GA 30339
110 Habersham Drive, Suite 106, Fayetteville, GA 30214
329 S. Carroll Road, Villa Rica, GA 30180
1995 North Park Place, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339
109 West Hicks Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
3355 Lenox Rd NE, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA 30326
3330 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30339
437 Walker Street, Lower Level Suite, Augusta, GA 30901
3650 Mansell Rd., Ste. 475, Alpharetta, GA 30022
175 Langley Drive, Suite A1, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
306 S. Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655
295 W. Crossville Rd, Ste. 540, Roswell, GA 30075
79 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
8 Lee Street, Newnan, GA 30263
Child support is calculated based on a formula established by the jurisdiction’s family law statutes. The method for calculating child support can vary across jurisdictions, as laws can vary significantly. Many jurisdictions provide online calculators or worksheets to help parents estimate child support amounts. Generally, child support is calculated by considering:
Child support orders are typically tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the child and financial capabilities of the parents. Expenses cover a wide range of areas associated with raising a child. Common categories of expenses that child support may cover include:
Yes, child support orders can be modified. The ability to modify the order depends on the laws of the jurisdiction and specific circumstances of the parent and child. Common reasons for seeking a child support modification include:
Failure to make child support payments can result in legal consequences and specific actions taken depend on the laws of the jurisdiction where the child support order was issued. Common consequences for non-payment of child support may include:
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