Georgia’s child support statute, O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15, was amended effective January 1, 2026 to make the parenting-time adjustment under Schedule C mandatory rather than optional, alongside an automatic low-income adjustment. This calculator has been checked against the worked examples published by Georgia’s own Child Support Commission.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (as amended eff. 2026-01-01) |
|---|---|
| Parenting-time adjustment | Schedule C, now mandatory |
| Low-income adjustment | Automatic |
| Verification | Checked against the Child Support Commission’s worked examples |
Official source: https://csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov/
Custody arrangements covered
- Schedule C parenting-time adjustment applies automatically based on each parent’s time with the children
Frequently asked questions
What changed in Georgia child support law for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 makes the Schedule C parenting-time adjustment mandatory rather than optional.
Does Georgia have a low-income adjustment?
Yes, and as of the 2026 amendment it applies automatically rather than requiring a separate request.
How was this Georgia calculator checked?
Against the worked examples published by the Georgia Child Support Commission.
Is the Georgia figure a court order?
No — it’s a presumptive estimate under the guidelines. A judge may deviate, and this tool doesn’t give legal advice.
Update history
- — Georgia went live under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15, including the 2026 mandatory parenting-time adjustment (Schedule C) and the automatic low-income adjustment. Verified against the Child Support Commission's worked examples.