The Georgia child support guidelines are actually very simple, but they only provide a "ballpark" figure for someone hoping to determine what their support payments might be. The factors used to determine this figure include income of the non-custodial parent, the number of children, the cost of health insurance and the person paying for this insurance. Naturally, it is up to the judge to determine the final amount, but the Georgia child support guidelines indicate a measurable amount of preference for the custodial household. Consider that the needs of the child versus those of the non-custodial parent are not included in the simple calculations. This might mean that the non-custodial parent could be ordered to pay a maximum percentage of their salary, even if this is not within reason. Additionally, the custodial parent receives the tax benefits of raising the child under the Georgia child support guidelines, which leaves the non-custodial parent at an even larger financial liability.