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19 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2023 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Wingard v. Parisgreen2 sentences2019"After the trial court finds satisfactory proof of a change in financial status, it must *359 reconsider the amount of child support under the guidelines of OCGA § 19-6-15 (b)." Wingard v. Paris , 270 Ga. 439 , 440, 511 S.E.2d 167 (1999). 2019"After the trial court finds satisfactory proof of a change in financial status, it must *359 reconsider the amount of child support under the guidelines of OCGA § 19-6-15 (b)." Wingard v. Paris , 270 Ga. 439 , 440, 511 S.E.2d 167 (1999). | 3 | 4 |
Kuriatnyk v. Kuriatnykgreen2 sentences2015It is well settled that “a motion for new trial, but not a motion to set aside, is a proper means by which the movant can complain of the trial court’s failure to comply with the child support guidelines in OCGA § 19-6-15, including the failure to make findings required thereby.” (Citation omitted.) Kuriatnyk v. Kuriatnyk, 286 Ga. 589, 591 (2) ( 690 SE2d 397 ) (2010). 2015It is well settled that “a motion for new trial, but not a motion to set aside, is a proper means by which the movant can complain of the trial court’s failure to comply with the child support guidelines in OCGA § 19-6-15, including the failure to make findings required thereby.” (Citation omitted.) Kuriatnyk v. Kuriatnyk, 286 Ga. 589, 591 (2) ( 690 SE2d 397 ) (2010). | 3 | 3 |
Rumley-Miawama v. Miawamagreen2 sentences2010Turner v. Turner, 285 Ga. 866, 867 (1) ( 684 SE2d 596 ) (2009); Rumley-Miawama v. Miawama, 284 Ga. 811, 812 (1) ( 671 SE2d 827 ) (2009). 2010Turner v. Turner, 285 Ga. 866, 867 (1) ( 684 SE2d 596 ) (2009); Rumley-Miawama v. Miawama, 284 Ga. 811, 812 (1) ( 671 SE2d 827 ) (2009). | 2 | 2 |
Pruitt v. Lindseygreen2 sentences1994Because of the importance placed by the legislature upon the consideration to be given the child support guidelines in OCGA § 19-6-15, Pruitt v. Lindsey, 261 Ga. 540 (1) ( 407 SE2d 750 ) (1991), the legislature provided for careful scrutiny of any variance therefrom by requiring "a written finding of the special circumstances" justifying the variance. 1994Because of the importance placed by the legislature upon the consideration to be given the child support guidelines in OCGA § 19-6-15, Pruitt v. Lindsey, 261 Ga. 540 (1) ( 407 SE2d 750 ) (1991), the legislature provided for careful scrutiny of any variance therefrom by requiring "a written finding of the special circumstances" justifying the variance. | 1 | 2 |
Pearson v. Pearsongreen2 sentences2023In addition, the child-support guidelines of OCGA § 19-6-15 are applicable to a modification action, and the trial court must review the agreement in light of the child support amounts contained in the child-support guidelines.13 Moreover, when examining deviations from the child support guidelines, this Court has held that [i]f the factfinder deviates from the presumptive amount of child support, certain specific findings of fact must be set forth in the child support order, including the reasons for the deviation, the amount of child support that would have been required if no deviation had 2023In addition, the child-support guidelines of OCGA § 19-6-15 are applicable to a modification action, and the trial court must review the agreement in light of the child support amounts contained in the child-support guidelines.13 Moreover, when examining deviations from the child support guidelines, this Court has held that [i]f the factfinder deviates from the presumptive amount of child support, certain specific findings of fact must be set forth in the child support order, including the reasons for the deviation, the amount of child support that would have been required if no deviation had | 1 | 1 |
Wetherington v. Wetheringtongreen2 sentences2019See also Wetherington , 291 Ga. at 725 (2) (a), 732 S.E.2d 433 . 2019See also Wetherington , 291 Ga. at 725 (2) (a), 732 S.E.2d 433 . | 1 | 1 |
Patel v. Patelgreen2 sentences2012Furthermore, since the clearly erroneous test is the same as the any evidence rule, we will not disturb factfindings of the trial court if there is any evidence to sustain them.3 2 The trial court’s order denying his motion for new trial partially modified the original order, but it did not materially alter Dodson’s obligations other than to add the attorney fee award. 3 (Punctuation and citations omitted.) Patel v. Patel, 285 Ga. 391, 391-392 (1) (a) ( 677 SE2d 114 ) (2009). 3 Here, the trial court’s award was premised on its finding as to Dodson’s income under the child support guidelines fo 2012Furthermore, since the clearly erroneous test is the same as the any evidence rule, we will not disturb factfindings of the trial court if there is any evidence to sustain them.3 2 The trial court’s order denying his motion for new trial partially modified the original order, but it did not materially alter Dodson’s obligations other than to add the attorney fee award. 3 (Punctuation and citations omitted.) Patel v. Patel, 285 Ga. 391, 391-392 (1) (a) ( 677 SE2d 114 ) (2009). 3 Here, the trial court’s award was premised on its finding as to Dodson’s income under the child support guidelines fo | 1 | 1 |
Eldridge v. Irelandgreen1 sentence2010Eldridge v. Ireland, supra at 46-47 (1), (2). | 1 | 1 |
Turner v. Turnergreen2 sentences2010Turner v. Turner, 285 Ga. 866, 867 (1) ( 684 SE2d 596 ) (2009); Rumley-Miawama v. Miawama, 284 Ga. 811, 812 (1) ( 671 SE2d 827 ) (2009). 2010Turner v. Turner, 285 Ga. 866, 867 (1) ( 684 SE2d 596 ) (2009); Rumley-Miawama v. Miawama, 284 Ga. 811, 812 (1) ( 671 SE2d 827 ) (2009). | 1 | 1 |
Messaadi v. Messaadigreen2 sentences2009Compare Mes-saadi v. Messaadi, 282 Ga. 126, 128 (2) ( 646 SE2d 230 ) (2007). 2009Compare Mes-saadi v. Messaadi, 282 Ga. 126, 128 (2) ( 646 SE2d 230 ) (2007). | 1 | 1 |
Evans v. Evansgreen1 sentence2009See Evans, supra, 285 Ga. at 319. | 1 | 1 |
Duncan v. Duncangreen2 sentences2000Duncan v. Duncan, 262 Ga. 872, 873 (1) ( 426 SE2d 857 ) (1993). 2000Duncan v. Duncan, 262 Ga. 872, 873 (1) ( 426 SE2d 857 ) (1993). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Kelley v. Department of Human Resources
green
1 sentence2010Mother also argues that OCGA § 19-11-12 does not require the trial court to apply the guidelines or to take any action at all, because subsection (e) of that statute provides that, when the trial court finds a significant inconsistency between existing child support and the amount resulting from application of the guidelines in OCGA § 19-6-15, "the trier of fact may use this inconsistency as the basis to increase or decrease the amount of support ordered." (Emphasis supplied.) However, Section 19-11-12 complies with the federal mandate that requires States to put in place effective procedures | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Riggs v. Darsey
neutral
2 sentences1995In addition, the child-support guidelines of OCGA § 19-6-15 are applicable to a modification action ( Riggs v. Darsey, 260 Ga. 487 ( 396 SE2d 905 ) (1990)), and the trial court must review the agreement in light of the child support amounts contained in the child-support guidelines. 1995In addition, the child-support guidelines of OCGA § 19-6-15 are applicable to a modification action ( Riggs v. Darsey, 260 Ga. 487 ( 396 SE2d 905 ) (1990)), and the trial court must review the agreement in light of the child support amounts contained in the child-support guidelines. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Pearson v. Pearson
green
2 sentences1995In response to appellant's petition, appellee asserted the existence of an oral settlement agreement between the parties that required appellee to pay $600 per month child support, and sought enforcement thereof. [1] After domesticating the Texas judgment (see Pearson v. Pearson, 263 Ga. 400 ( 435 SE2d 40 ) (1993)), the trial court found that the parties had entered into an enforceable oral settlement agreement and granted appellee's motion to enforce the oral settlement agreement, thereby modifying the child support award to $600 per month. 1995In response to appellant's petition, appellee asserted the existence of an oral settlement agreement between the parties that required appellee to pay $600 per month child support, and sought enforcement thereof. [1] After domesticating the Texas judgment (see Pearson v. Pearson, 263 Ga. 400 ( 435 SE2d 40 ) (1993)), the trial court found that the parties had entered into an enforceable oral settlement agreement and granted appellee's motion to enforce the oral settlement agreement, thereby modifying the child support award to $600 per month. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.