Representing Parents in Child Support Disputes in Georgia
When questions arise about the establishment or modification of child support in the State of Georgia, hire an established law firm to represent you and your child. At Daniels & Rothman, we have been representing parents in divorces from our office in Athens, Georgia, since 1992. We provide clients with aggressive, competent legal representation in a confidential and thorough manner.
Obtaining the Appropriate Amount of Child Support
All child support determinations begin with the state child support guidelines. These guidelines help define the appropriate amount of child support available, but are not exclusive. The court has the discretion to deviate upward or downward from the guidelines, depending upon the best interests of a child.
The child support guidelines are used to award child support, but it is still important to hire an attorney to represent you and your child. An experienced family lawyer can explain the issues and criteria that the court may use to deviate from the child support guidelines. Some of the issues that may affect child support amounts include:
- Health insurance payments
- Tuition and educational costs
- Daycare costs
- Child custody orders
- Travel considerations
Modifying Child Support When Circumstances Change
When a family's financial circumstances change, child support modification allows you to petition the court to modify child support arrangements so that it meets the present needs of your family. In most circumstances, the court will consider child support modification every two years, but the court may order an earlier evaluation and modification if the circumstances warrant it. We will represent you in hearings related to child support modification, fighting to protect the rights of you and your child.
All child support determinations begin with the state child support guidelines. These guidelines help define the appropriate amount of child support available, but are not exclusive. The court has the discretion to deviate upward or downward from the guidelines, depending upon the best interests of a child. The Georgia Child Support Commission worksheet can provide an idea of the amount of child support you may be entitled to receive, or the amount of child support you will have to pay.
If you are seeking to establish appropriate child support, modify an existing child support order or enforce an existing order, contact an experienced family law attorney at Daniels & Rothman today for an initial consultation.
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