Articles on the legal aspects of child support in Georgia.
Are We Practicing Law Or Selling Used Cars? Practicing Law is a privilege that requires setting proper expectations with each and every client. As the Practicing Law Profession becomes more saturated with new lawyers and our homes become more fractured with emotional upheaval, I have begun to notice a trend…
My Ex Left Our Kids With Me Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support? The short answer is yes. As long as there is a Georgia court order for child support payments, you are still legally required to make those payments until such order is modified (by you). Do…
Tips On How To Modify Child Support Orders In Georgia, the Law is very clear on how to Modify Child Support but modifying an original child support order can still be confusing for many parents that are not familiar with Georgia Family Law. This is the reason that parents often decide not…
Your Answers to Common Questions about Custody Law & Visitation in GA At the Law Offices of Sean R Whitworth, we often get questions concerning child custody and visitation. Seek legal counsel in your state. The answers listed here are specific to Georgia Family & Divorce Law. Our offices are located…
Child Support Information & Answers to Common Questions Sean Whitworth, Attorney at Law, knows the importance of providing current Child Support Information to potential clients. In the past, the state of Georgia has calculated support based solely on the income of the non-custodial parent. Support was set within a certain percentage range, depending…
Sharing the latest updates about Georgia Family Law and how to enforce Child Support Enforce Child Support for your children’s sake. Is your former spouse failing to pay you the awarded child support – letting you struggle to make ends meet?When faced with this problem, many custodial parents feel powerless. Fortunately,…
How To Enforce Child Support in Georgia The first step is to educate yourself by reading about the law in your state, then hire a qualified Family Law Attorney that can help you enforce child support effectively. There are a number of legal actions you can consider if the parent…
THEY TOLD ME I DID NOT HAVE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT: Just because you do not agree with the court’s order is never a reason to disregard the order. Many people come to my office and are surprised when their ex-spouse files contempt against them because they did not do…
Child Legitimation Atlanta is Required in Georgia Most people don’t realize that Georgia requires the father of a child born out of wedlock to formally legitimate this child. This process actually involves a formal law suit in which the parties seek relief from the Superior Court in the county of…
Often, people come to my office and tell me that they have settled on the issue of custody and it will be a joint arrangement. Custodial arrangements, though, aren’t as simple as they seem. Parents assume that joint custody in Georgia means that they will share custody of their children. However, in…