In Maryland, as in every state, parents are expected to provide for their children, with each parent taking a part of the financial responsibility that comes with raising a child. Unfortunately, there is considerable confusion about the purpose of child support, how child support is calculated, and other issues related to child support. In this […]
Read MoreAfter a court has entered a Judgment of Divorce in the state of Maryland, it is possible to modify child support or child custody. An individual in the state of Maryland is allowed to bring any legal motion without representation. However, that does not mean it is a good idea. Family law attorneys are expensive. However, representing […]
Read MoreHow is child support in Maryland calculated? Maryland has child support guidelines. These guidelines include a basic mathematical formula used for determining child support in Maryland. The calculation is based on each parent’s gross income. Are there exceptions to the standard calculation? Yes. If the combined income of both parents is more than $15,000 per […]
Read MoreStepparent adoptions in Maryland occur frequently in “blended families.” The term “blended family” means a marriage after a divorce or other relationship that produces a child. The non-biological parent, or stepparent, adopts a spouse’s child from the previous relationship. In a stepparent adoption, the stepparent assumes both legal and financial responsibility for a spouse’s children. […]
Read MoreChild custody, child support and establishing parenting time are frequently complicated and contentious when married parents go through a divorce. When parents are not married, those issues surrounding parental rights often become even more problematic. If the parents are not married, custody of the child is awarded to the mother immediately. However, a father has […]
Read MoreGeneral Authority As a starting point, the state of Maryland coordinates a statewide program for enforcing child support orders. Maryland law calls for a central registry of records, which documents absent parents. Additionally, Maryland law calls for the location of absent parents. Once located, Maryland determines the ability of the parent to pay child support as ordered. […]
Read MoreMany topics on divorce in the state of Maryland require a lengthy explanation, often covering several pages. This collection of topics are explained quickly and with relatively short answers. As always, refer questions to your family law attorney and follow his or her advice. These issues are not simple and this post is designed to […]
Read MoreThe state of Maryland has a statute that governs what the court must take into account when assessing the right amount of child support. As a general rule, Maryland presumes these guidelines are correct. However, there are cases when that presumption is rebuttable – but that is a post for another day.Under Maryland Statute § 12-204, […]
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