Annapolis, Maryland, Child Support Payment Lawyer
Child support
The law is clear that a non-custodial parent ordered to pay child support is responsible to make payments according to the level of support ordered by the state. Unfortunately, many non-custodial parents think of child support as another word for alimony, forgetting that the money they are paying is to support his or her child, rather than their ex-spouse. Quitting a job or refusing to accept employment can be defined by the courts as voluntary impoverishment. The court has the capacity to impute additional income to the person obliged to pay support. This means that the court can determine what should have been earned during the period of claimed impoverishment and order support payments accordingly.
Alimony
An order to pay spousal support, often called alimony, is also a legal obligation. Voluntary impoverishment can result in having income imputed. Deliberately ignoring a court order to pay spousal support can mean a jail sentence, back payments and fines.
Responsive ▪ Experienced ▪ Compassionate
At the Law Office of Dawn M. Green, in Annapolis, Maryland, attorney Dawn Green provides aggressive representation for people in child support and alimony cases involving voluntary impoverishment. She understands how emotional and contentious support obligations can become for both sides of the issue. She promises to be responsive to your needs and compassionate about your situation, no matter what side of the issue you are on. Maryland family law is all attorney Green practices.
Voluntary impoverishment includes:
- Voluntarily quitting a job
- Refusing to seek employment
- Significant under employment
- Hiding financial assets
- Hiding income earned from self-employment
Contact us to schedule a consultation with attorney Dawn Green about your voluntary impoverishment case.
