Atlanta, GA asked in Family Law for Georgia

Q: How can I get child support started on non custodial parent if don't want to go through childsupport office..

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Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
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  • Marietta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Yes, you can start child support through the superior court. First, file a petition for child support in the county where the father resides and ask for a temporary hearing on support. Second, the sheriff will attempt service of the petition on the father. Third, the court will schedule the temporary hearing to start the support. Thereafter, a full hearing will be scheduled and the court will issue its final order.

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