How do I take someone off child support in Georgia?
In Georgia, child support obligations can be terminated with the occurrence of any of the following circumstances:
- The death of the child.
- The child turns 18 years of age and graduates from high school. (but not to exceed 20 years of age)
- A minor child is legally emancipated.
How do I withdraw my child support application?
The person who made an application for a child support assessment can withdraw it if the Registrar has not made a decision on the application, either to accept it or to refuse to accept it (section 32). The applicant can usually withdraw their application in writing, in person, or by telephone.
Do you have to pay child support after 18 in Georgia?
A: Any Georgia court order issued after 1993 establishing child support amounts should provide for support to continue until the child turns 18. If the child is still in high school past the age of 18, support will continue until the child finishes high school or reaches the age of 20, whichever occurs first.
Can you close a child support case in Georgia?
If your public assistance (TANF) or Family Medicaid case in Georgia closes, DCSS is required by state and federal laws to continue to provide you with child support services unless you notify us, in writing, to close your case.
How do I withdraw from FRO?
Withdraw your case If you and your partner agree that you don’t want the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) to handle your payments anymore, you must both fill out a Notice of Withdrawal Form.
Can you reevaluate child support?
Child support agreements can be re-assessed over time, and can be affected by things such as a change of income or change of care arrangements. Both parents have an obligation to financially support their children until they are at least 18 years of age.
What happens if you don’t pay child support in Georgia?
If you fail to pay child support in Georgia, you could face some serious consequences, ranging from being in contempt of court to losing your driver’s license. If a court finds the non-paying parent is in contempt, a judge could impose fines and even jail the parent.