When calculating child support for children with physical disabilities or mobility needs, Georgia courts take a more individualized approach. The standard formula provides a baseline but may not account for ongoing medical care, specialized equipment, or personal assistance. Support decisions often intersect with custody and parenting plans. When your child has physical or mobility needs, […]
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In Georgia, a Special Needs Trust (SNT) allows the parent of a disabled child to funnel support payments directly into the trust rather than to the custodial parent. What it does not typically do, however, is reduce your overall financial obligation. Family courts rarely consider assets within an SNT to determine your initial payments, as […]
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A Georgia judge can order specialized support for children with developmental disabilities through several legal structures that you want to become familiar with. Under certain circumstances, family courts can order child support payments to continue well beyond the legal age of majority. In fact, recently passed legislation permits indefinite and ongoing financial support for dependent […]
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Divorce significantly impacts your personal finances in most cases, and beyond a potentially reduced household income, child support can also take a chunk out of your paycheck each month. This court-ordered obligation is calculated using the “Income Shares Model” (O.C.G.A. §19-6-15), which combines both parents’ gross incomes to determine a support amount. However, child support […]
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Understanding how Georgia courts evaluate the best interests of children with special needs can help parents prepare for custody proceedings with greater confidence. Families navigating divorce while raising a child with a disability often face heightened stress and uncertainty. Although the legal standard remains the same, Georgia family courts examine additional factors related to caregiving, […]
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Many separating parents feel overwhelmed by misinformation about how the state handles support and custody matters. When you search for answers, you may encounter conflicting explanations that make it difficult to understand your rights. These issues become even more confusing when you hear common myths about fathers and child support, many of which are rooted […]
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Navigating divorce with a special needs child poses specific challenges. Thinking through the custody and financial implications with your spouse before you file for divorce can help relieve some of the pressure. You should also consider seeking the help of a skilled and experienced Georgia divorce attorney who understands how your child’s special needs will […]
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Parents who no longer live together often end up living in different states. If the paying parent falls behind on child support, living in different jurisdictions can complicate collection efforts. Federal law requires states to cooperate in enforcing child support across state lines. Get help from a local family law attorney when you are not […]
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If you are going through a divorce or separation and you have children with your spouse, ensuring that their financial needs are met is of the utmost importance. Georgia law requires that both parents ensure their children’s financial and physical well-being. The primary custodial parent would pay their share by providing what the child needs […]
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Child support can be a difficult issue for co-parents. The paying parent may feel it bears too much of a burden, and the receiving parent often feels they do not receive enough financial help. However, feelings do not really matter in this scenario. Children have a right to share in their parents’ earnings, and when […]
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Our experienced Atlanta, Georgia divorce and family lawyers understand that divorce may be a complicated, emotional time for you. Many important decisions need to be made that consider your current situation as well as your future.
An attorney can work to help you emerge from your divorce in a better financial, legal, and personal situation than you may have imagined. Call today to schedule a consultation.
