Atlanta, GA asked in Family Law, Child Support and Child Custody for Georgia

Q: What can be done about the custodial parent that won't work, just wait around for child support payments?? Able-bodied.

Is there anything that can be done about the custodial parent that will not get a job? Her not working has my monthly payment sky high. She chooses to not work and get state assistance, living assistance, and child support...

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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: No one can force her to work. You can file a modification and try to prove she is capable of earning more. Also, you have to fact in thr cost of child care if she were to work. You would have to contribute to that also.

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