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Georgia high income child support deviation
With the increasing publicity related to celebrities and their custody disputes (Usher, T.O., Mindy McCready and other artists we have posted about), an interesting question arises as to how judges ...read more
Travel expenses deviation in Georgia - what is appropriate?
In Georgia, child support is calculated using the child support worksheets to obtain a presumptive child support amount, which can then be deviated from using several specified grounds. OCGA ...read more
Parenting time deviation in Georgia - what is appropriate?
In Georgia, child support is calculated using the child support worksheets to obtain a presumptive child support amount, which can then be deviated from using several specified grounds. OCGA ...read more
In Georgia, am I entitled to financial support after a divorce if I had an affair?
In Georgia, a spouse who has an affair risks the affair playing a large role in the outcome of the divorce case, specifically with the issue of support. First and foremost, adultery is an absolute ...read more
Terrell Owens recently sued for child support in Fulton County
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, NFL receiver Terrell Owens was recently sued in Fulton County for failing to pay child support. T.O. sued for child support, by George Mathis, The ...read more
Online courses considered "attending school" for purposes of Georiga child support
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently clarified the meaning of "attends school" as it relates to child support obligations. Draughn v. Draughn, S10A1599 (2011). In that case, the parties? divorce ...read more
Child support deviation for life insurance payments denied
The Georgia Supreme Court recently clarified two issues surrounding the child support deviation for life insurance. Simmons v. Simmons, S10F1818 (2011). In Simmons v. Simmons, the parties were ...read more
Georgia Child Support - Sufficient Support Needed for Deviations
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently vacated a child support order that had an unsupported deviation. Stowell v. Huguenard, S10A1700 (2011). In that case, the father filed a motion to modify his ...read more
Parenting Time Deviation denied with in Georgia joint custody case
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently made an interesting, if not surprising, ruling, denying a parenting time deviation in a joint custody case. Willis v. Willis, S10F1357 (January 24, 2010). In ...read more
Georgia child support deviations - Nonspecific deviation
The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for several reasons, IF the child support deviation is in the best interest of the ...read more
Georgia child support deviations - Parenting Time
The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for several reasons, IF the child support deviation is in the best interest of the ...read more
Georgia child support deviations - Extraordinary Expenses
The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for several reasons, IF the child support deviation is in the best interest of the ...read more
Georgia child support deviations - Permanency Plan or Foster Care Plan
Georgia courts can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for several reasons, IF the child support deviation is in the best interest of the ...read more
Georgia child support deviations - Mortgage
Georgia courts can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for several reasons, IF the child support deviation is in the best interest of the ...read more
Georgia child support deviations - Alimony
The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for several reasons, IF the child support deviation is in the best interest of the ...read more