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While having another child does not automatically reduce your child support obligation, it can be a significant factor in seeking a modification. At Hobson & Hobson, P.C., our Atlanta child support lawyers can help you understand your child support obligations throughout your life.

A: The average amount of money paid in child support by non-custodial parents is about $430 a month for one child. The amount paid in child support per child may change based on the number of children being supported, the income of both parents, and the amount needed to raise the children in this particular dynamic.

Per the BCSO Table, for two children the base amount is $1,749 per month. If Parent ?A?, who makes 60% of the total income, is the non-custodial parent they would be responsible for 60% of the base amount. The calculation of child support is then calculated as $1,749 (base amount) x .

The new custody law in Missouri sets forth a rebuttable presumption that an award of equal, or nearly equal, parenting time is in the best interests of the child.

A parent with legal custody decides on long-term decisions involving the child's life, including education, religion, medical care, and other major decisions concerning the child's general health and welfare. Parents of their children have joint legal custody unless the court orders otherwise.

Legal guardianship can be obtained through Family court or if the child is in foster care, guardianship is obtained in Juvenile court. The guardianship assistance program (GAP) is only available to relative caregivers who have assumed guardianship to a child committed to state or in foster care.