Child Support

Georgia law holds that both parents share equal burden of the financial responsibility for their children. Child support is determined by state guidelines set forth in the Georgia Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations. Just as in alimony cases, income of both parents is carefully scrutinized. Atlanta child support attorney Lisa Wells know exactly where to look to unearth those numbers. Other incidental income, such as who pays for the children’s medical insurance is factored in. Number of children and parental involvement are other issues.

Atlanta Child Support Attorney

Is your ex-spouse adept at dragging his or her heels, coming to court unprepared for your child support case and asking for a continuance while your children go without? Let lawyer Lisa Wells start the process that will put a stop to such delay tactics. We will aggressively fight for you and your children’s right to be cared for in an equitable manner.

Georgia Child Support Lawyer

Difficulty collecting child support? Once you get a ruling in your favor, the non-custodial parent may become even more obstinate, refusing to pay child support and/or medical insurance payments. Lisa Wells and her team of experts will help you to collect your Atlanta child support by petitioning the courts for garnished wages (paychecks, unemployment, worker’s compensation payments), allotting federal and/or state income tax refunds to be paid directly to the collecting parent, revoking your ex-spouse’s driver’s license (as well as hunting and fishing) or even jail time. Fines and interest owed on past due amounts may be tacked on. All of this, of course, affects credit ratings, so it is in the best interest of the non-custodial parent to keep all payments current.

Atlanta Divorce Attorney – Support Modifications

Difficulty paying child support? Loss of or change of employment, illness, and emergencies can derail a financial arrangement. If you need to revisit your original agreement, let us guide you through the process of requesting a Georgia child support modification. Do not ignore this problem or it can soon grow to overwhelming proportions.

Contact our Atlanta, GA law firm to talk to Georgia family law attorney Lisa Wells and get a consultation regarding divorce, child support, child custody, visitation and any modifications that may need to be made.