Northeast Georgia Child Support Attorney
Child support is a necessity in Georgia, and both parents are meant to financially contribute to the lives of their children. This is often considered to be a conflict between the spouses, but the amount each side pays is dictated by the statutory calculator for child support.
At Hotard & Hise, we are child support attorneys who help people in communities throughout northeast Georgia get answers on the most sensitive questions they have. Our deep understanding of Georgia family law lets us be authorities for our clients in many areas. In a child support dispute, the case will always return to the fundamental facts of each side’s financial information.
Understanding Child Support Law
It’s important not to think of the child support payments as an award to a parent, because it is explicitly meant to pay for children. There are two important moments when these agreements are crafted:
- Divorce: This is the primary time when a support arrangement must be crafted, as when parents end their marriage, the process of child care and payment must be formalized.
- Legitimation: This is the process through which a father of a child born out of wedlock can establish their legal rights. In establishing their rights through a paternity suit, they must also contribute to support as necessary.
Once a support agreement is established, it must be followed. Not doing so can lead to an income withholding order or other penalties from the court.
Modifying Support Agreements
Life changes frequently and that means that your child support agreements have to change with it. We can help you do this by filing a modification petition with the court when your resources change. If you get married, lose a job or see your ex has gotten a much more lucrative job or windfall, these can all require a change to your agreements. We can help with this.
Reach Out For Help From Attorneys Who Care
We see our clients in the area as our neighbors and friends. We know support issues can be painful, but we are going to help you. Call us today by calling 706-925-0797 or sending an email using this online form.