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How child support works in Georgia
Once the noncustodial parent is located, Georgia's Division of Child Support Services has 90 days to establish a court order. Georgia's child support agency follows the guidelines in state law, O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15, to set the amount. In Georgia, a DNA test through the child support agency requires an open and active child support case.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- Once the noncustodial parent is located, Georgia's Division of Child Support Services has 90 days to establish a court order. Georgia Division of Child Support Services: Frequently Asked Questions. Checked November 2, 2026
- Georgia's child support agency follows the guidelines in state law, O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15, to set the amount. Georgia Division of Child Support Services: Frequently Asked Questions. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Georgia, a DNA test through the child support agency requires an open and active child support case. Georgia Division of Child Support Services: Frequently Asked Questions. Checked November 2, 2026
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How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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More for Georgia
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- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Georgia
- Divorce document checklist: the full guide
- How child support works: all states
Neighbouring states
- How child support works in Alabama
- How child support works in Florida
- How child support works in North Carolina
- How child support works in Tennessee
Questions
Where do these Georgia facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Georgia Division of Child Support Services: Frequently Asked Questions. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Georgia or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.