Cumming Child Support Attorneys
Georgia's requirements for child support address several issues, allowing for adjustments for specific circumstances. There are also situations where child support may need to be increased or reduced.
At the Newtonon Law Firm, our attorneys have been helping Georgia families with their child support concerns for nearly 20 years.
Contact our Cumming child custody lawyers at the Newtonon Law Firm today. We can help you reach a fair and reasonable agreement that meets your goals.
Sandy Springs Support Modifications Lawyers
Georgia uses a child support worksheet that formulates the amount of child support to be paid, taking into account both party's income. Different factors can increase or decrease the amount to be paid by each parent, including:
- The child custody and visitation agreement
- If a parent has other blood-related or adopted children from a previous relationship
- Which parent pays the health insurance, medical expenses, child care costs and college expenses
It is important to understand what types of income and adjustments will be considered in the support worksheet. We will make sure this worksheet is completed so that all the variables are included. Our family law attorneys also understand that a battle over child support can have a large effect on the relationships you have with your children (and your former spouse) in the future. We provide experienced and sensitive counsel on the best approach in these situations.
Child support modifications can also be made as life circumstances change; for example, if you get married again and have another child or if you lose your job. There is a new statute that allows for retroactive adjustment of child support payments in arrearage in the event you lost your job. The court can actually reduce the total amount owed from the date the request for modification was filed.
Georgia Divorce Attorneys
You want to know what you can expect, and what is expected of you, when it comes to your child support. Contact our Sandy Springs support modification attorneys today. We offer a free consultation where we will address any concerns you have about child support. We offer legal counsel in Spanish as well.
