Child Support And The Parenting Time Adjustment | Lawyers Without Billboards

Child Support and the Parenting Time Adjustment | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 12

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Ever wondered how parenting time actually affects child support in Georgia? This episode of Lawyers Without Billboards breaks down the new 2026 Parenting Time Adjustment rule - and why it's already showing up in courtrooms. Hosted by the legal minds at Shewmaker & Lewis, this episode offers a smart, honest, and occasionally hilarious look at the complex math behind custody and support.

Join Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Alexa Lewis, and Jimmy Lewis as they unpack:

What the new Parenting Time Adjustment is (and how it's different from a deviation)
Why it’s already being used—even before the 2026 start date
How overnights (and even daytime hours) now dramatically impact support amounts
Why the math can take 45 minutes or more to calculate
How parenting schedules like “Thursday to Monday” weekends can save (or cost) you hundreds
What to expect when courts default to “standard parenting plans”
Why this law is likely to increase litigation, not reduce it
What happens when the custodial parent ends up paying you

This isn’t just a dry dive into legal math - it’s an essential look at how child support is evolving in Georgia, told with real cases, real consequences, and a few dad jokes for good measure.

Chapters:
⏱️ 00:00 – Intro & Host Welcome
⏱️ 01:14 – What’s Changing in 2026?
⏱️ 04:44 – Shared Income Model vs. Old System
⏱️ 08:21 – Step 1: Calculating Parenting Time Overnights
⏱️ 14:08 – Online Tools & The Minnesota Calendar Hack
⏱️ 17:33 – Complexity & Burden of the New Law
⏱️ 22:00 – Default Parenting Plans in Georgia
⏱️ 23:11 – Real-World Example: How Much Parenting Time Affects Payments
⏱️ 26:08 – Can the Custodial Parent End Up Paying?
⏱️ 28:00 – Final Thoughts & Litigation Forecast

👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense - with zero billboards and zero BS.

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