GA Family LawUpdated for 2026 Guidelines

Georgia Parenting Time & Custody Overnight Calculator

Calculate custody overnights, determine annual percentage split, and verify statutory qualification for child support reductions under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(i)(2)(K).

Direct Answer · Custody Statutory Rule (2026)

In Georgia: Parenting time directly reduces child support obligations when a non-custodial parent reaches 146 overnights per year (40% timeshare) under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(i)(2)(K). The court calculates relief using the parenting time discretionary deviation (schedule e). Standard rotational schedules such as 2-2-3 (182 nights) qualify for full shared-custody adjustments.

Statutory Citation: O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(i)(2)(K)Judicial Authority: Georgia Family Court GuidelinesLast Verified: October 2026

Parenting Time & Custody Overnight Calculator

Calculate annual overnights, time-sharing percentage, and state child support adjustment qualification.

Jurisdiction / State:

1. Select Parenting Schedule Pattern:

2 nights every other weekend across 26 fortnights = 52 overnights/yr (14.2%).

Summer Extra Nights:Additional summer block

Holiday Extra Nights:Thanksgiving / Winter break

Annual Time-Sharing Breakdown

Parent A (Non-Custodial)

52 nights

14.2%

Parent B (Primary)

313 nights

85.8%

Parent A: 14.2%Parent B: 85.8%

⚠️Georgia Statutory Threshold: 146 Nights (40%)

Below Threshold. Current schedule provides 52 overnights, which is 94 nights short of the 146-night threshold for Georgia. Standard sole custody support applies without automatic time-sharing discount.

Statutory Legal Reference: O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(i)(2)(K) — Parenting Time Discretionary Deviation (Schedule E). In Georgia, overnights are counted under the following rule: An overnight requires the child to spend the night at the parent's residence. Georgia does not have a mechanical percentage credit; adjustments are entered as Schedule E deviations.

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Georgia Legal Guidelines on Custody Overnights

Statutory Threshold

146 Overnights

Equal to 40% of annual parenting time

Legal Methodology

Parenting Time Discretionary Deviation (Schedule E)

Governed by O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(i)(2)(K)

Official Overnight Counting Rule in Georgia

An overnight requires the child to spend the night at the parent's residence. Georgia does not have a mechanical percentage credit; adjustments are entered as Schedule E deviations.

Standard Default Possession Schedule

Alternating weekends, one weeknight dinner, alternating holidays, and two 2-week summer sessions (~85–95 overnights).

Court Evidence & Verification Checklist for Georgia

If you are requesting or defending against a child support reduction in Georgia family court based on shared physical care, prepare the following evidence:

Document variable child-rearing costs (food, activities, clothing) paid directly during visitation.
Maintain an unbroken digital calendar showing actual overnight custody.
Keep co-parenting communication records.

Georgia Custody Overnights FAQ

Does Georgia law guarantee a child support discount for equal custody?

No. Georgia O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 provides for parenting time deviations, but it is discretionary with the court. The judge must make written findings that deviation is in the child's best interest.

What overnights typically support a deviation in Georgia?

Deviations are rarely granted for standard visitation (under 100 nights). They are typically considered when overnights exceed 146 (40%) or in 50/50 arrangements where both parents maintain primary-level residences.

Data sources & methodology

Georgia Statutory AuthorityO.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(i)(2)(K) — Official state guideline schedule and parenting time rules.
NCSL Custody GuidelinesNational Conference of State Legislatures — Shared Physical Custody and Parenting Time Models.
Georgia Family Court RulesLocal standard possession schedules, overnight definitions, and administrative calculation forms.

Methodology and citations are maintained by the ChildSupportFig editorial team. Where an official guideline schedule is not yet loaded, results are shown as model estimates and the source is stated as a reference schedule.

Not legal or financial advice. Child support is determined by a court based on your state’s official worksheet. Online estimators provide an informal planning figure only. Laws change — always confirm the current guideline with your state child support agency or a licensed family law attorney in your state before relying on any number.