Lawrenceville, GA asked in Family Law and Child Support for Georgia

Q: Fiance is in fed prison. He was on c/s yrs ago. Son is 21+. How do we find out how much he owes & how to pay?

He's been in Fed since 2009. DL was suspended bcz of c/s. He's coming home soon & we want to get all this straightened out.

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A: Contact the Georgia Department of Child Support Enforcement. They should be able to give you an answer. You may consider consulting with an attorney to expedite the matter and ensure things are done properly. A competent attorney can make a big difference in the arrearage amount and the monthly re-payment amount in most situations.

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