Maryland Child Support Lawyers

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Does Every State Follow The Same Formula In Calculating Child Support?
No. Each state has their own child support law but each state tends to follow one of three basic models: Flat Percentage, Income Shares, and the Melson Formula. a) Flat Percentage … 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
What Factors Are Used To Calculate Child Support Payments? Can The Amount Of The Payment Change Over Time?
Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, child support payments are based upon each parent's current income. This includes a number of elements including: occupational wages, assets … more

Calculating Child Support
The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law. To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce. In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be … more
Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as … more

Worksheet A- Child Support Obligation For Sole Custody
Use this Worksheet A- Child Support Obligation For Sole Custody to document all expenses that are paid monthly by the mother and father of the … more
Worksheet B- Child Support Obligation For Shared Custody
Use this Worksheet B- Child Support Obligation For Shared Custody form to document all expenses paid monthly by the mother and father of the … more
Application for Support Enforcement Services
Use this Application for Support Enforcement Services form to apply for services such as locating the other parent, establishing paternity, … more
Information for Support Enforcement Services
Use this Information for Support Enforcement Services form to provide as much detailed information as possible for the department. This child … more

How To Modify a Child Support Order
An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters. If you feel that an existing order has now become burdensome or inadequate you should consult an attorney because you may be able to have the existing order modified. STEP 1 – Evaluate Whether Your Circumstances Support a Modification In … more