Maryland law requires a parent to financially support a child regardless of that person's relationship with the minor's other parent. A family law judge will evaluate a variety of factors when determining how much you should pay each month. If you fail to abide by a...
Child Support
What information is needed to compute child support in Maryland?
The court doesn't just order parents to pay any amount for child support during a divorce; instead, the judge looks at factors unique to the parents and the children in question. You can find the guidelines for computing child support in the Maryland Annotated Code,...
Does foster care alter child support payment requirements?
A parent might love a child very much but be unable to provide the necessary care. Sometimes, neither parent can tend to the child's needs, so the young one enters the foster care system. If the parents seek a divorce in a Maryland courtroom, the decree could include...
What you need to know about child support in Maryland
After a divorce between married parents, child support must be established. In Maryland, just as in other states, the child has a right to receive support from both parents. Here is what you should know about child support and how it’s determined. What are the child...
How can I change a child support order?
If you are struggling to make ends meet in Maryland with your current child support agreement, you're probably considering asking for a modification. Conversely, if you are the person making the support payments, you may want to petition for a change if you have a job...
Does remarriage affect child support?
In Maryland, the court determines the amount you pay for child support. Under this law, both parents' role is to cater to your child's financial needs depending on your income. While most parents are aware that their income determines child support, some are unaware...