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Articles about child support in Georgia, including calculation, enforcement, deviations, and modifications.

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August 26, 2026 Income Deduction Order

Why You Want an Income Deduction Order

An income deduction order gets Georgia child support paid straight from wages, with a payment record, employer liability, and no separate lawsuit.

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August 26, 2026 Child Support & Taxes

Who Claims the Children on Taxes in Georgia?

A Georgia court cannot give the federal dependency exemption to the noncustodial parent; it stays with the custodial parent unless that parent signs a release.

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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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