Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My wife and I live in Georgia. We obtained temporary custody of her grandson(not a blood relation to me). We are now going thru a divorce and she is talking about child support. She has not tried to get support from the biological parents. Can I be made to pay support for her grandson??


Asked on 4/21/14, 1:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

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If the child is not yours and you did not adopt the child, the answer would be no. However, her needs and expenses could be relevant if she seeks alimony, so indirectly the child could have a possible effect. You should seek a lawyer ASAP in the divorce.

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Answered on 4/21/14, 2:09 pm
Tahira Piraino Tahira P. Piraino

When grandparents are awarded custody, it is the parents requirement to pay child support to them. Since you are not a relative, she would need to seek child support from the child's biological parents. I suggest you retain a family law attorney to help get you through this to protect your interests.

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Answered on 4/22/14, 4:58 am


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