{"id":10,"count":5,"description":"<strong>Child support<\/strong> in Georgia is a court-ordered payment from one parent to the other to help cover the expenses of raising a child. The purpose of this is to ensure that both parents contribute financially to the child's needs and expenses, regardless of whether the parents are married, divorced, separated, or were never married.\r\n\r\nIn Georgia, child support is determined using a formula based on the income of both parents and certain expenses related to the child's care. The formula takes into account the gross income of each parent, the number of children being supported, and any childcare expenses, health insurance costs, and extraordinary medical expenses.\r\n\r\nThe Georgia Child Support Guidelines provide a table of basic obligations based on the combined income of both parents and the number of children being supported. The table provides a base amount that should be paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent, who is assumed to be providing the majority of the child's financial support. The non-custodial parent's share of the support obligation is determined based on the percentage of the combined parental income that they contribute.\r\n\r\nIt is important to note that child support in Georgia is not just limited to the base amount determined by the guidelines. Additional expenses, such as daycare costs, health insurance premiums, and extraordinary medical expenses, can be added to the child support order. These additional expenses are usually divided between the parents based on their respective incomes.\r\n\r\nOnce the child support order is established, it is legally binding and must be paid on a regular basis. The payments are usually made through income withholding, where the child support amount is automatically deducted from the non-custodial parent's paycheck and sent to the custodial parent. However, if the non-custodial parent fails to make the payments as ordered, the custodial parent can seek enforcement through the court system.\r\n\r\nIn Georgia, this can be modified if there is a significant change in the financial circumstances of either parent, such as a job loss or increase in income. A modification can also be sought if there is a change in custody or the child's needs. 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