Child support in Georgia is calculated using the income shares model, which considers the combined income of both parents and allocates financial responsibility based on each parent's proportionate share of the total income. The calculation also factors in the number of children, childcare costs, health insurance expenses, and any special needs the children may have. Georgia courts rely on the Georgia Child Support Calculator, which is based on the child support figures and calculations required under Georgia’s child support law.

Yes, child support orders can be modified in Georgia if there is a substantial change in either parent's financial circumstances or the needs of the child. This could include a significant increase or decrease in income, loss of employment, or changes in the child’s educational or medical needs.

If a parent fails to pay child support in Georgia, the other parent can seek enforcement through the court. Because child support is court ordered, failure to pay child support is considered contempt of court. Consequences for non-payment can include wage garnishment, revocation of licenses, and, in severe cases, fines or imprisonment.

Yes, in Georgia, both parents are legally obligated to contribute to the financial support of their children. The child support amount is determined based on each parent's income and the proportionate share of the combined parental income. However, because the custodial parent is assumed to be using their assets to support the child, only one party is generally required to make child support payments to the other, and in a vast majority of cases, the paying party is the non-custodial parent.

Remarriage of either parent does not automatically affect child support obligations in Georgia. However, if the remarriage results in a significant change in financial circumstances, such as additional income to the household or new dependents, it may be grounds for a modification of the child support order.

In Georgia, child support is typically required until the child reaches the age of 18, graduates from high school, marries, becomes legally emancipated, or dies. However, support may continue until age 20 if the child is still in high school.

Yes, shared custody arrangements can impact the amount of child support in Georgia. The court will consider the amount of time the child spends with each parent and may adjust the child support amount accordingly to reflect the shared responsibilities. However, there are no specific guidelines on how the court should calculate child support in shared custody cases, so it is generally up to the individual judge in each case to make that determination based on the circumstances of that case.

Child support in Georgia typically includes basic living expenses, but the court may also order additional amounts for extracurricular activities, uninsured medical expenses, and other special needs of the child, depending on the circumstances.