Maryland Child Support Enforcement Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• When May Maintenance And Support Be Awarded By A Court?
  Depending on state law, a court may award maintenance to either spouse.   Maintenance refers to money payable or property transferable by one spouse to the other after a divorce … more
• How Does A Parent Having Custody Obtain Child Support From The Other Parent?
  Child support payments can be reached by agreement between the parents or by application to court and obtaining a court order.
• Can an order for maintenance or support be changed or varied?
  A court may vary an order or an interim order for maintenance or support in the following situations: there has been a significant change in the condition, means, needs or other circumstances of … more
• Can the amount of support payments be changed?
  Either party to a support payment agreement or a court­-ordered support application can apply to the court at any time to vary the amount of support payable ­ to increase or decrease it. … more
• What Is Child Support, And How Is Child Support Determined?
  Child support is a periodic payment made to a custodial parent from a non­custodial parent to help compensate a child's living expenses, i.e. food, clothes, etc., and any other related … more