Official Georgia online child support calculator based on the income shares model. Use to estimate payments before going to court or requesting a modification. Inputs include both parents' gross monthly incomes, health insurance costs, work-related childcare, and parenting time. The calculator produces a worksheet you can print and bring to court or mediation. Free to use at csc.georgiacourts.gov anytime, no account needed.
Child support in the United States is administered state-by-state under the Title IV-D federal program, with every state required to operate a child support enforcement agency. These agencies establish paternity, locate non-custodial parents, calculate support obligations, and enforce payments through wage garnishment, tax refund intercepts, license suspension, and other civil enforcement tools. Support amounts are calculated using state-specific guidelines, most based on an income shares or percentage-of-income formula. Fathers paying support can request modifications when their income drops substantially or when circumstances change (job loss, additional children, disability). Fathers owed support can open a case with their state agency free of charge. This directory includes each state's child support agency, online calculators, local enforcement offices, and modification resources.
Child Support in Georgia
Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Services Program are the two primary civil legal aid organizations, with specific fathers' rights and child support help available.
More Child Support in Georgia
GA Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) — Georgia's statewide agency for establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders. Apply online at childsupport.georgia.gov or visi
DCSS Main Office – Atlanta — Central DCSS office for case questions, paternity establishment, order setup, and enforcement. Open Tuesday through Thursday 9am–3pm for wal
DCSS Fulton County Office — Local DCSS office for Fulton County residents. Handles paternity establishment, order setup, modification requests, and enforcement actions.
DCSS Gwinnett County Office — Child support services for Gwinnett County including paternity establishment, modification petitions, and payment processing. Walk-in hours
GA DCSS On the Go App — Free mobile app to check case status, view payment history, and manage your Georgia child support account on iOS and Android. Log in with yo
Child Support — Common Questions
How do I open a child support case?
Apply through your state's Child Support Services agency — usually online, in person, or by mail. Applications are free, and the agency handles paternity establishment, order creation, and enforcement on your behalf. You don't need the other parent's cooperation to open a case.
Can I modify my child support order?
Yes, if there's a substantial change in circumstances (income drop of 15–25% or more, job loss, disability, a new child, change in custody time). File a Motion to Modify with the court that issued the original order. Most states don't modify retroactively — file as soon as circumstances change.
What happens if I can't pay?
Contact the child support agency immediately — don't ignore the debt. Options include payment plans, hardship modifications, and in some states, work programs that substitute community service for payment. Accumulated arrears don't disappear but can sometimes be reduced through debt compromise programs.
How is the amount calculated?
Each state uses guidelines — most follow Income Shares (combining both parents' income) or Percentage of Income (only non-custodial parent's income). Online calculators on every state agency site estimate your obligation. The actual order also considers health insurance, childcare, and other add-ons.