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Based on Georgia's official Income Shares formula. Enter both parents' incomes and get an estimate in under a minute.
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Estimated monthly support
The other parent pays you, the parent with primary timesharing.
Estimate only — based on a simplified reading of Georgia Basic Child Support Obligation Table (O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15), effective July 1, 2024. Official calculator → A judge can deviate. Not legal advice.
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Georgia's child support calculation follows a five-step Income Shares Model. First, each parent's adjusted monthly gross income is determined by adding taxable income and subtracting qualifying deductions. Second, these individual adjusted incomes are combined to find the total monthly gross income. Third, each parent's percentage of this combined income is calculated. Fourth, a Basic Child Support Obligation Table is used to find the combined basic support obligation based on the total combined income and the number of children. Finally, each parent's basic support obligation is determined by multiplying the combined basic support obligation by their individual percentage of income. The non-custodial parent typically pays their obligation to the custodial parent.
A substantial change in either parent's income — voluntary or involuntary — can trigger a modification.
Changes in childcare costs or the children's health insurance premiums directly adjust the support amount.
If the custody schedule changes significantly, support can be recalculated under Georgia guidelines.
Medical conditions, disabilities, or educational needs can justify a departure from the guideline amount.
Common questions
An uncontested divorce in Georgia can be finalized as quickly as 31 days after the defendant is served or signs an acknowledgment of service. Contested divorces, however, can take anywhere from six months to over a year, depending on the complexity of the issues and the court's schedule.
No, you are not legally required to have a lawyer to get divorced in Georgia. You can file 'pro se' (representing yourself). However, if your case involves complex property division, significant assets, child custody disputes, or if your spouse has an attorney, it is highly recommended to seek legal counsel.
Yes, Georgia allows for no-fault divorce. You can file on the grounds that the marriage is 'irretrievably broken,' meaning there is no hope for reconciliation. Georgia also recognizes 12 fault-based grounds for divorce, such as adultery, desertion, or cruel treatment, which can impact alimony and property division.
Georgia follows the principle of 'equitable distribution.' This means that marital property (assets and debts acquired during the marriage) is divided fairly, but not necessarily equally (50/50). The judge will consider various factors, including each spouse's financial status, contributions to the marriage, and future needs.
In Georgia, child custody is determined based on the 'best interests of the child.' The court considers factors such as the child's age, the emotional ties between the child and each parent, each parent's capacity to provide for the child, and the child's home environment. Children aged 14 or older may have the right to choose which parent they want to live with, subject to the judge's approval.
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