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Georgia law requires both parents to support their child until the child reaches the age of 18, dies, graduates from high school, marries, emancipates, or joins the military. However, it is important to note that child support could extend past the age of 18 if the child is still in high school at the time the child reaches the age of 18.

Child support guidelines in Georgia are based on a formula that considers the combined incomes of both parents. The combined monthly income identifies the presumptive amount of child support which may be found using the child support table . The presumptive amount is multiplied by the percentage of income brought in by the person paying child support. This factored number is usually the amount of child support to be paid each month.

To calculate child support in your specific case, you may use Georgia Child Support Calculator.