Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

If I get a divorce and have joint custody of the children, where the children reside with me for the most do I receive child support even if stated it id joint custody?


Asked on 9/28/10, 12:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

In Georgia, joint custody does not automatically prevent one parent or the other receiving child support. The fact that the child resides with the other parent some of the time and you most of the time will be considered by the Court when making its child support determination.

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Answered on 10/03/10, 12:50 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

There is often child support in joint custody cases.

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Answered on 10/03/10, 1:10 pm


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