A GA trial court may not deny a child support contempt hearing because the Temporary Protective Order, ordering father to pay child support, would expire before the hearing date because a trial court lacks authority to modify the terms of a child support order nor may it forgive any child support in arrears.

James-Dickens v. Petit-Compere;  A09A1617 (08/04/09)

Judges:  Miller; Barnes; Andrews;   /  Joan Bloom (Cobb Superior Court)

For more information contact:  CJ Remboldt