Georgia Judicial Jurisdiction (GA)

Georgia Child Support Calculator

Estimate child support under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (Georgia Child Support Guidelines). Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.

Legal Model: Income Shares Model
Updated for 2026 Guidelines

1. Enter Case Information

GA Rules
$ /mo
Gross or net monthly earnings before deductions
$ /mo
Included in combined guideline income
nights/yr
365 nights per year total (182.5 = 50/50 equal custody)
Common Schedule Presets:
$ /mo
Incremental monthly premium to cover the children
$ /mo
Monthly out-of-pocket work-related daycare costs
Children from prior or subsequent relationships not part of this order

Estimated Child Support

GA Estimate
Total Estimated Obligation
$0
per month
Important Notice: This figure is a computational estimate based on O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (Georgia Child Support Guidelines). Final child support orders may deviate based on judicial discretion, extraordinary expenses, or tax adjustments.
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Understanding Georgia Child Support Guidelines

Georgia operates an Income Shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. Combined gross income determines the Basic Child Support Obligation (BCSO), followed by mandatory work-related childcare and health insurance allocations.

Shared Custody & Overnights in Georgia

Under Georgia's 2024–2026 statutory updates, parenting time adjustments and low-income adjustments provide standardized formula mechanisms rather than solely relying on discretionary deviations.

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Official Court Worksheets & Forms

Family court filings in Georgia require completing: Georgia Child Support Commission Electronic Worksheet. Review official forms before filing.

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Worked Calculation Example: Standard Georgia Scenario

Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in Georgia raising 2 children:

Guideline Worksheet Line Item Parent A (Paying) Parent B (Receiving) Combined / Order Total
Monthly Guideline Income $5000 $3400 $8400
Parental Income Proportion 60% 40% 100%
Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation - - $1475 /mo
Work-Related Childcare Cost - - +$400 /mo
Health & Dental Insurance Premium - - +$220 /mo
Total Combined Child Financial Needs - - $2095 /mo
Final Estimated Monthly Support Order Paid by Parent A to Parent B $1157 /month

Frequently Asked Questions in Georgia

Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in Georgia.

How did Georgia update its parenting time adjustments for 2026? +

Georgia updated O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 to incorporate explicit mathematical parenting time adjustments for noncustodial parents exercising substantial parenting time, providing clearer predictability.

Does Georgia require an account to use the official calculator? +

The Georgia Child Support Commission's official online calculator requires users to create a free login to save and generate formal court-ready PDF worksheets.

Are self-employment taxes accounted for in Georgia? +

Yes. Self-employed individuals in Georgia deduct ordinary and necessary business expenses and receive an adjustment equal to 50% of self-employment FICA taxes.

Next Useful Steps for Your Case

Take the next step in preparing your family financial documentation:

Convert Irregular Income

Standardize hourly wages, seasonal overtime, or commissions into monthly gross figures.

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Explore 50/50 Custody

See how equal time sharing and reciprocal guidelines impact final transfer payments.

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Download Official Worksheets

Find the exact PDF court forms and financial affidavits required by your court clerk.

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