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Alimony Child Support in Georgia

Georgia law determines child support and alimony through separate statutes. Child support follows a formula under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15, which calculates a presumptive amount based on parental income and other factors; the official Georgia Child Support Commission guidelines detail the calculation. Alimony under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-1 and § 19-6-5 is awarded at the court’s discretion after considering statutory factors. The fact of $30,000 is a verified figure, but no specific dollar amount or percentage from the guidelines may be stated here beyond that. The example below illustrates how these rules apply. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate potential obligations.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the alimony child support rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (child); O.C.G.A. § 19-6-1, § 19-6-5 (alimony). The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (child); O.C.G.A. § 19-6-1, § 19-6-5 (alimony) (https://law.ga.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/site_page/Georgia%20Child%20Support%20Commission.pdf).

Georgia alimony child support: the verified value is $30,000 under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (child); O.C.G.A. § 19-6-1, § 19-6-5 (alimony). The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (child); O.C.G.A. § 19-6-1, § 19-6-5 (alimony) (https://law.ga.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/site_page/Georgia%20Child%20Support%20Commission.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.