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Calculating Child Support

How child support amounts are calculated under Georgia guidelines.

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August 26, 2026 Imputed Income

How Georgia Courts Impute Income for Child Support

When a parent gives no reliable evidence of income, a Georgia court may impute income to that parent, custodial or noncustodial, after an individualized review.

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August 26, 2026 Imputed Income

Incarceration and Child Support in Georgia

Since 2018 a Georgia court cannot impute child support income to an incarcerated parent from pre-prison wages, and incarceration is not willful unemployment.

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August 25, 2026 Duration of Child Support

When Does Child Support End in Georgia?

Georgia child support normally ends at 18, but a judge can extend it to age 20 while the child finishes high school.

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