Articles on the legal aspects of child support in Georgia.
THEY TOLD ME I DID NOT HAVE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT: Just because you do not agree with the court’s order is never a reason to disregard the order. Many people come to my office and are surprised when their ex-spouse files contempt against them because they did not do…
Child Legitimation Atlanta is Required in Georgia Most people don’t realize that Georgia requires the father of a child born out of wedlock to formally legitimate this child. This process actually involves a formal law suit in which the parties seek relief from the Superior Court in the county of…
Often, people come to my office and tell me that they have settled on the issue of custody and it will be a joint arrangement. Custodial arrangements, though, aren’t as simple as they seem. Parents assume that joint custody in Georgia means that they will share custody of their children. However, in…
Yes, Child Abandonment is a Crime in Georgia If you leave your spouse with the children you are potentially committing a crime in Georgia. In fact, if you leave your spouse while pregnant in Georgia you are also potentially committing a crime in Georgia. In Georgia, the law provides for…
IF YOU CANNOT PAY YOUR CHILD SUPPORT MODIFY, MODIFY, MODIFY The biggest mistake non-custodial parents make after losing a job or suffering a financial set back is simply not paying the court ordered support any longer. Once the support is not paid the overall amount owed in back support, or…