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> Georgia Child Support Calculator: How Payments Are Determined
Until 2007, Georgia used to take into account 17 to 23 percent of the non-custodial parent’s income to calculate child support. The current method utilizes the combined income of both parents to determine child support. If both parents earn the same gross monthly wages, their child support obligation will be equal. If one parent earns […]
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> How to Cancel or Modify Child Support in Florida
Child support can be an emotional and challenging experience for many mothers in Florida, significantly when circumstances change and the need for financial support is called into question. Whether you’re facing a job loss, a change in your child’s needs, or simply seeking a fresh start, the implications of not addressing the child support situation […]
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> Retroactive Child Support in Georgia: Laws, Limits & Help
Dealing with retroactive child support in Georgia can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re facing back payments or struggling to enforce a fair child support order. The emotional and financial strain of navigating this issue can impact your peace of mind and ability to provide for your child. Without proper legal guidance, you may risk falling […]
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> What Does Child Support Cover? Basics, Expenses & Guidelines
If you have ever “gone without” so you could pay child support and found that your ex-spouse purchased a new vehicle, you may be wondering if they used child support money for the transaction—especially when the ex’s financial affidavit indicated that they, like you, were barely making it. Making things worse, they tell you that, […]
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> New Jersey Child Support & College Expenses Explained
The court can take the educational needs of a child into account when a court order includes child support payments. Education expenses can quickly become expensive if the child attends a private school or goes to college. Knowing if you will need to continue support through college is important for a parent to consider. Contact […]
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> Active Father Involvement Benefits for Child Development
Divorce, child custody disputes, and other family law proceedings can be emotionally devastating to everyone involved. This is especially true when a family law case creates distance — whether physical, emotional, or both — between a father and his child or children. Both science and our legal system maintain that it serves a child’s best […]
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> How does a Family Law Attorney Help in Child Support Matters?
When faced with a child support case, you might be tempted to do it yourself rather than work with a family law attorney. However, hiring a family law attorney to help you is often the best option. You will benefit from professional input from a knowledgeable family law attorney. What Does a Family Law Attorney […]
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> How to Terminate Child Support: Legal Steps & Requirements
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, child support is integral to the financial well-being and security of families with children. Every year, countless parents rely on child support to help cover the costs of raising their kids. However, many recipients of child support may wonder if they can cancel or terminate child support payments entirely. […]
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> How Child Support Is Calculated
Child support is an area that can be tricky and difficult to understand when it comes to divorce. This is also a part of the process where many non-custodial parents — who are typically fathers — feel they have been treated unfairly by the courts when the support amount seems far too high. One of […]
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