Family Law Child Support

Practice Description

If you are in the process of a divorce in Atlanta and have children, you may have questions about child support. You may be wondering who has to pay child support, how the payment will work or what will happen if the payments are not made. If you do not already have a family law attorney representing you for your divorce, it is advisable to seek legal counsel during the child support determination process.

At Andersen, Tate & Carr, our knowledgeable and skilled team of child support attorneys have years of experience handling Atlanta child support cases. We have successfully represented clients on both sides of child support disputes, and it is always our goal to get the best outcome for our clients. We will work tirelessly to ensure that you get the compensation you and your family deserve.

The Atlanta Child Support Process

The child support process is a complex, and it is recommended that you obtain legal representation during the process in order ensure you are properly compensated. The first step to take when you are seeking child support in Atlanta is to contact the Georgia child support services. Once you have made this call, you will be able to open a child support case and begin the process of receiving child support payments.

Next, the court will locate the parent that is supposed to pay child support. If this father believes they are not the child’s parent, a paternity test will be given to confirm the relation of father and child. Once the paternity is confirmed, the court will decide how much the parent will pay in child support. The Georgia courts will make this decision even if the parent does not live in the state.

Penalties for Not Paying Child Support in Atlanta

If an Atlanta parent doesn’t pay child support or refuses to pay it, they could face serious penalties. They could be charged of contempt of court, which could lead to harsh fines and potential jail time. They may also face a number of other penalties, including:

• Denial or suspension of passport
• Loss of tax refunds
• Interception of child support payments from paycheck or unemployment check
• Suspension or revocation of driver’s license

Falling behind on child support payments or refusing to pay them all together will make your life much harder. A contempt of court charge will be on your criminal record, and it could make it harder to get gainful employment or get accepted into an institution of higher education. These difficulties will make it even harder to pay off the child support payments, and this downward spiral will continue. Don’t let your situation get to this point, instead, reach out to a child support attorney today.

Contact Our Team of Experienced Atlanta Child Support Attorneys Today

At Andersen, Tate & Carr, our child support attorneys are some of the most skilled and dedicated in all of Atlanta. We will be by your side through every step of the child support process, and we will help you get the compensation you deserve.

On the other hand, we have also helped countless clients who have struggled with making their child support payments avoid life-altering consequences. No matter what your child support situation is, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation you learn how we can help you.