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Georgia Child Support Calculator
Estimate based on a Georgia “income shares” heuristic (not the official GA schedule/table). For informational purposes only.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Georgia child support uses an official worksheet + schedule and may include deviations. Results may differ based on judicial findings and individual circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Child Support in Georgia
Discover what you need to know about Child Support Laws in Georgia.
Georgia calculates child support using the Georgia Child Support Guidelines under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15, which follow an income-shares model.
Number of Children
Both parents’ gross incomes
Each parent’s proportional share of the combined income
For an estimate tailored to your situation, you can use the Deliberately.ai Georgia child support calculator above, but only a court order is legally binding.
Child support in Georgia is influenced by each parent’s income, the number of children, and adjustments allowed under the guidelines. Courts may also consider work-related childcare expenses, health insurance premiums for the child, extraordinary medical or educational costs, and other permitted deviations.
If income is disputed or self-employment is involved, the calculation can become more complex.
There isn’t one fixed amount for everyone. The total depends on both parents’ financial information and how Georgia’s guideline worksheet applies to the specific case. To get a reliable estimate before filing or negotiating, use the Deliberately.ai calculator above—keeping in mind the court has final authority over the amount ordered.
In most cases, child support ends when the child turns 18. However, if the child is still enrolled in secondary school when turning 18, support may continue until the child graduates or turns 20, whichever occurs first.
Not necessarily. While Georgia law sets termination guidelines, you should confirm the termination date in your specific court order. If wage withholding is involved, proper notice or court confirmation may be necessary to ensure payments stop correctly.
Yes. Georgia allows child support modifications when there is a substantial change in income or financial circumstances. Generally, modifications apply going forward from the date the petition is filed—not retroactively to amounts already owed.
Uncontested modifications may be resolved in a few weeks to a few months, depending on court scheduling. Contested cases—especially those involving disputed income, self-employment, or deviation requests—can take longer.
Georgia generally considers gross income, which may include wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime, self-employment income, and certain benefits. If a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, the court may impute income based on earning capacity.
Failure to pay child support can result in enforcement actions such as wage withholding, tax refund interception, suspension of driver’s or professional licenses, liens, and contempt proceedings. Enforcement measures often escalate as arrears increase.
Arrears do not disappear and generally remain collectible until paid in full. Even after the child support obligation ends, unpaid amounts may continue to be enforced through available collection tools.
In certain situations, willful failure to pay child support may lead to contempt proceedings or other penalties. Courts may impose fines or even jail time in serious cases. If you are facing enforcement action, seeking legal advice early is strongly recommended.
Yes. Wage withholding is common in Georgia child support cases. Depending on the circumstances, other enforcement tools such as liens, bank levies, and tax refund interception may also be used.
Not automatically. Parenting time is considered in the guidelines, but income differences between parents remain a key factor. Shared custody does not eliminate child support and may still result in an obligation depending on the financial circumstances.
Georgia law generally limits support to the statutory termination age (18, or up to 20 if still in high school). College support is not automatic. Continued support for a child with qualifying disabilities may be handled differently under specific legal provisions.
Parents can agree on many things, but they generally can’t privately override a court order. If you want to change the amount, the safe route is to file properly so the court can review and approve the change.
A lawyer is not required for straightforward or uncontested cases. However, legal representation is strongly recommended when income is disputed, self-employment is involved, arrears exist, or a guideline deviation is requested.
Typically, you will need recent pay stubs, tax returns (especially for self-employment), proof of health insurance costs for the child, childcare documentation, and copies of existing court orders. Missing or incomplete financial records can delay the process.
Child support cases are typically handled through Georgia’s Superior Courts or through the Georgia Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) for establishment and enforcement. If income, parentage, or expenses are likely to be contested, consulting an experienced Georgia family lawyer before filing can help prevent costly mistakes.
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