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What happens when Georgia completely rewrites how child support is calculated? You get confusion, controversy - and courtroom chaos.

In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis break down Georgia’s new Parenting Time Adjustment rule, going into effect in 2026 but already influencing real-world cases. With legal analysis, practical tips, and plenty of sarcasm, they explain why every overnight counts - and how child support might never look the same again.

✅ What is the Parenting Time Adjustment (and how is it different from a deviation)?
✅ Why judges are using it now—two years before it takes effect
✅ How 1 extra overnight can change your support by hundreds
✅ The ridiculous complexity of calculating days over a 2-year calendar
✅ Why the new rules might backfire and increase litigation
✅ What happens when the lower-income parent is the custodial one
✅ The spreadsheet every attorney (and parent) needs to learn

Plus:
📊 Real-life examples of how changes to your schedule can drastically shift your payment
🧠 Why some judges are already opting out, and what that means
🤯 Why this law may be great in theory but a nightmare in court

📌 Whether you're a parent, lawyer, or just fascinated by legal chaos, this episode is packed with practical insight and a few good laughs.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:14 – What’s Changing in 2026?
04:44 – Shared Income vs. Old School Models
08:21 – Step-by-Step Breakdown
14:08 – Minnesota Calendar Hack
17:33 – Why This Will Confuse Everyone
22:00 – Default Parenting Plans and What They Mean
23:11 – Real Case Examples
26:08 – Can the Custodial Parent Pay?
28:00 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next

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🎙 Produced by Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.

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