Georgia Child Support Questions & Answers
Q: My husband is worried that the judge will order him to be locked up after non child support payments, is that possible?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
If the court order wasn't changed, he owes her the full child support. He needs to start making payments and exhaust all efforts to pay the money he owes. He also needs to hire an attorney and file for the modification to stop the payments, have her pay him and to change custody.
If the court order wasn't changed, he owes her the full child support. He needs to start making payments and exhaust all efforts to pay the money he owes. He also needs to hire an attorney and file for the modification to stop the payments, have her pay him and to change custody.
Q: If u receive a "notice of child support review" letter in regular mail do you have to respond to it?
Q: My daughter was removed from my home for being a threat to my other children. State wants child support. What can I do?
P. Justin Thrailkill's answer
If she is in DFCS care you are going to have to pay child support. You need to speak with someone about representation in the juvenile court case. You are entitled to court appointed representation in a juvenile dependency case if you meet the income requirements.
I've dealt with this situation before, and there really isn't a good resolution other than to see that the child gets the mental health treatment they need to keep her and the other children safe. DFCS should be able to...
If she is in DFCS care you are going to have to pay child support. You need to speak with someone about representation in the juvenile court case. You are entitled to court appointed representation in a juvenile dependency case if you meet the income requirements.
I've dealt with this situation before, and there really isn't a good resolution other than to see that the child gets the mental health treatment they need to keep her and the other children safe. DFCS should be able to...
Q: What if any responsibility is there to a present spouse of a person facing a support order for a child with another?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
A Wife has zero responsibility towards the support obligations of a spouse. Taxes and accounts should be kept separate, because joint accounts can be garnished if there is an arrears.
A Wife has zero responsibility towards the support obligations of a spouse. Taxes and accounts should be kept separate, because joint accounts can be garnished if there is an arrears.
Q: My ex defraud the state for benefits and she had to pay the money back. but I still have to pay the money back in child
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
Your child support is not affected by a separate case. If you think your child support was wrongly set based up her under reporting of income, then you should hire and attorney and apply for a modification.
Your child support is not affected by a separate case. If you think your child support was wrongly set based up her under reporting of income, then you should hire and attorney and apply for a modification.
Q: Can I sue my ex for overpayment in CS?
P. Justin Thrailkill's answer
Nope. That's all on you. Anything you paid over and above what you were supposed to pay would be considered a gift at this point.
Nope. That's all on you. Anything you paid over and above what you were supposed to pay would be considered a gift at this point.
Q: Do we need to hire an attorney to stop child support for adult children? This is not back pay.
P. Justin Thrailkill's answer
You'll need an order stopping the income deduction order. Consult with counsel to discuss the process and to review the order. That wording does sound unusual, but that doesn't mean it is wrong.
You'll need an order stopping the income deduction order. Consult with counsel to discuss the process and to review the order. That wording does sound unusual, but that doesn't mean it is wrong.
Q: I got married when i was still in high school and i was pregnant and i have never had a job. will i get alimony?
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Ellaretha Coleman's answer
Possibly. There are a number of factors that go into an alimony determination. The court will not only look at your financial need, but also his ability to pay support. You should speak with a family law attorney to determine your options based on the specific facts of your case.
Possibly. There are a number of factors that go into an alimony determination. The court will not only look at your financial need, but also his ability to pay support. You should speak with a family law attorney to determine your options based on the specific facts of your case.
Q: If NCP remarries, does the child support amount included the income from the new spouse?
Ellaretha Coleman's answer
No. Only the income of the parents are considered for determination of child support.
No. Only the income of the parents are considered for determination of child support.
Q: I am paying child support and unable to see my son.
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
If you haven't legitimated, you have no rights to your child at all. You need to speak with an experienced attorney about establishing custody and parenting time rights.
If you haven't legitimated, you have no rights to your child at all. You need to speak with an experienced attorney about establishing custody and parenting time rights.
Q: What can the NCP do without paying excessive attorney fees when a CP kicked the child out the house?
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Homer P Jordan IV's answer
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case, present you with the options, and help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case, present you with the options, and help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: If the NCP is awarded custody and becomes the CP, does this remove the child support order? Is a separate motion to
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Ellaretha Coleman's answer
The new order should supersede the prior order on child support. However, if the child support is being collected by DHS, you may need to forward a copy of the new order to terminate the child support withholding.
The new order should supersede the prior order on child support. However, if the child support is being collected by DHS, you may need to forward a copy of the new order to terminate the child support withholding.
Q: I am the non custodial parent, the custodial parent passed away in oct of 2018, im still paying support . and my taxes
P. Justin Thrailkill's answer
The question is, "where is the child?" If you don't have the child, you still have an obligation to pay support to someone. Talk to counsel about your options to clear this up.
The question is, "where is the child?" If you don't have the child, you still have an obligation to pay support to someone. Talk to counsel about your options to clear this up.
Q: Who pays for extra curricular activities for the children
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
The child support order should state. If it does not require the non custodial parent to pay extracurriculars, and just has an amount, then the custodial parent pays.
The child support order should state. If it does not require the non custodial parent to pay extracurriculars, and just has an amount, then the custodial parent pays.
Q: Paper states that I pay child support until child becomes 18 years of age, dies, married or otherwise enrolled in and
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P. Justin Thrailkill's answer
If the child has not graduated from high school, you still need to pay. It is not terminated until the child is no longer enrolled full time. Dual enrollment means the child is enrolled in high school and college at the same time.
If the child has not graduated from high school, you still need to pay. It is not terminated until the child is no longer enrolled full time. Dual enrollment means the child is enrolled in high school and college at the same time.
Q: The mother has kept my children from me for a year. I am living in texas now they are in ga. What can i do?
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Answered on Jan 29, 2019
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
You should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action. There are facts of your case that need to be reviewed in detail, such as what your custody order was, to see if she is in contempt. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
You should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action. There are facts of your case that need to be reviewed in detail, such as what your custody order was, to see if she is in contempt. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
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