How the New Parenting Time Deviation May Change Child Support in Georgia

As we approach 2026, you need to be aware of a new law regarding Child Support in Georgia that becomes mandatory beginning January 1, 2026. If you have previously been through a Georgia divorce or legitimation proceeding where Child Support was calculated, the parenting time deviation may have either been inapplicable to your case or there was not a formula sufficient to calculate one.

Now, there will be. If you are a non-custodial parent, you may now be entitled to a downward parenting time deviation on your Child Support. If you are the custodial parent, there is a chance your Child Support payments could change depending on the parenting plan. Whether it is a divorce, a legitimation or a child support modification case, this new Georgia law will impact cases dealing with child support.

Regardless of your parenting plan, the overnight visits you enjoy with your child or children will be counted in the new mathematical formula determining the parenting time deviation.

You can locate the tool here: https://csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov/. Of course, other factors such as gross income, child care expenses and health insurance expenses are still part of the equation.

If you are interested to know how this new Georgia law may impact the child support you pay or receive, please give me a call or email me and we can set up a consultation.