Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
My ex-husband and I have 2 children together. My child support was set at $xxxx. Per the divorce decree it says that the payments shall continue until each said child reaches the age of 18. Does that mean that the full payment is due until the youngest turns 18 (the oldest has already turned 18) or do we modify it for only one child? Also, his income has dropped since the original order was signed. He is supposed to carry medical insurance on them until he is no longer obligated to pay child support. If he no longer pays child support for the oldest child but is still carrying medical insurance, can he still factor in the medical insurance for the older child when calculating for child support on the younger child?
1 Answer from Attorneys
The language in the agreement/order is important. Usually, it is a lump sum until the youngest turns 18 and graduates from high school. Agreements used to divide it per child and it automatically dropped of as each child turned 18. If you are unsure, have an attorney review it. If your ex husband wants to modify, he can modify. That is not your obligation. Once a child turns 18 and graduates from high school, a parent is no longer obligated to provide insurance for that child. It should not be factored in. Again, speak to an attorney as you have several issues which need to be reviewed.
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