Understand Georgia Child Support Guidelines
While the end of a divorce is supposed to bring closure, unfortunately, a divorce order is only as good as the willingness of the parties to agree to the terms in that order. This includes terms regarding child support and child custody. The nonpayment of child support is one of the main issues that may arise following a divorce, and given the implications for children who are not receiving the financial help they deserve, it is critical to enforce your child support order.
At the law firm of Baskin & Baskin, P.C., our lawyers have experience in the enforcement of Georgia divorce orders. Through contempt motions and post-divorce judgments, we have helped clients recover essential support for their children. Since 1974, we have been providing skilled and knowledgeable family law representation to clients throughout Marietta and the Atlanta metro area.
Atlanta Child Support Enforcement Attorneys
Under Georgia law, a parent who is ordered to pay child support to his or her ex-spouse, provide medical insurance or pay for medical bills can be held in contempt for the failure to make those payments in a timely manner. The punishment for contempt of court can include fines, probation and potential jail time.
In other cases, instead of contempt, it may make more sense to pursue a garnishment of wages, where an employer will pull out support on a monthly or weekly basis. This is often a simple and inexpensive method or collecting support. We have the experience to analyze the situation and inform you of your best options for recovery.
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Contact the family law attorneys at Baskin & Baskin to discuss the enforcement of child support and your divorce order with us today. Call our firm toll free at 888-336-9957 to schedule an initial consultation.
