Marietta, Georgia, Child Support
William C. Gentry — a Cobb County Family Law Attorney
Disputes over child support can be incredibly contentious. The benefits and losses to each participant are clearly measured in dollars and cents. For the most part, though, child support is determined by using a formula set forth in Georgia's state statutes. Calculated after factoring in each parent's income, child support can be modified if incomes significantly change.
For a free initial consultation regarding child support and your rights, click here to contact Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP and speak to family law attorney William C. Gentry. Mr. Gentry has over 20 years of experience in practicing law and takes a genuine personal interest in bringing each client's legal matters to a satisfactory conclusion.
What Is the Two-Year Rule? How Will It Affect Me?
Many people are confused and even frightened by the two-year rule. However, all the two-year rule says is that no one can file a modification for child support less than two years after his or her last successful attempt to modify child support.
There are two common myths or misconceptions with respect to the two-year rule:
- Q: Can I file a modification for child support within two years of the divorce decree?
- A: Yes, you can. In fact, you can file a modification for child support the day after the divorce decree is issued and you can be successful. Most successful modifications are filed because of a change in either spouse's income.
- Q: Can I file a modification for child support within two years of my ex-spouse's filing a modification?
- A: Yes, you can. It doesn't matter when or if your ex-spouse has filed for a modification. The only thing that can prevent you from filing a modification is if you yourself have filed one within the last two years.
In any situation, if either spouse fails to honor the terms of the divorce decree, the other spouse may file a contempt citation. However, the law frequently changes. For information about recent changes in the law, click here.
For a free consultation with lawyer William C. Gentry, call 770-425-5573 or contact the firm online.
