Alpharetta, GA asked in Divorce for Georgia

Q: What happens when opposing party claims to not afford ordered cs and ordered payment on atty fees. How do courts handle?

Ex is ordered to pay child support and same Judge issued an award on attorneys fees and ex claims he cannot afford to pay both and is behind 2 months in court ordered atty fees. How do the courts handle these situations? Ex has filed downward modification for cs to zero in hopes to then pay atty fees in the place of cs , hearing is pending.

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Regina Irene Edwards
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Child support is not going to be eliminated in order for someone to pay attorneys fees. He would have to prove that he has exhausted all resources and cannot pay the fees. Talk to an attorney about your case.

Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: I agree with my colleague. The child support is not going to go away, unless there is some extreme circumstance involved. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with the options.

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