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SB 0427 - Child Support in Final Verdict or Decree; court's discretion in making a final determination of support; provisions; change

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: John Kennedy
Last Action: 5/8/2018 - Act 475
Senate Committee: Judiciary
House Committee: Judiciary
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SB 427 amends Code Section 19-6-15 of the O.C.G.A.  to change provisions relating to the court’s discretion in making final determinations of child support. Courts shall take into account obligor’s earnings, income, and other evidence of ability to pay as well as the basic subsistence needs of the parents and child. If income records do not exist, factors such as assets, residence, employment, job skills, literacy, health, etc. shall be taken into account when imputing income. A nonspecific deviation can be used when the court or jury finds the noncustodial parent has a limited ability to pay the presumptive amount of child support. Determination of employment status will not be made when the individual’s incarceration prevents employment. Changes were also made allowing the court to order parents to obtain other health insurance for the child even if they are already enrolled in a public health care program. The final version of this bill includes language from HB 654, relating to the filing of multiple worksheets in cases with more than one child where one child may become ineligible for support over the next two years.


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