Child Support

Receiving child support in a fair amount is important in any divorce or child paternity case. As time goes along, however, circumstances may change that affect the amount of child support to be paid. Within the child support agreement, there are steps that can be taken to increase the payment amount. Before considering asking for […]

Child support payments are generally awarded to the custodial parent of a minor child to help with expenses associated with raising that child. Georgia law uses a child support calculation that takes into account the income of both parents. The court-ordered child support amount is intended to equal the minimum amount the noncustodial parent would […]

For parents, finding reliable information about child support online can be a challenge. While most states’ child support laws are similar, the specifics vary from one state to the next, and it can often be difficult to tell whether a particular resource is up-to-date on the latest guidelines that apply.

How Does Termination of Parental Rights Affect Child Support?