Child support is a court-ordered obligation that requires one parent to give financial assistance for the care and well-being of their child. This support can be legally terminated under specific circumstances outlined in the court order. Understanding the child...
How does remote work affect child support calculations?
Remote work has changed how people live and work. It brings with it new considerations for coparents struggling with child support. This shift affects various aspects of family life and finances, particularly in how child support amounts are determined. As the...
What happens to child support in the event of remarriage?
Maryland divorced who share physical custody are required to also share in supporting their children. As a result, you might question what happens to child support if one party remarries. This is how child support is handled regardless of which parent marries a new...
What are the differences between alimony and child support?
After a married couple with young children gets a divorce in Maryland, the court orders alimony and child support. These are only two of the financial matters that are settled once things are finalized. There are notable differences between them. Understanding alimony...
Dealing with family members and custody
After deciding on a custody schedule in Maryland, both parties typically abide by the set times for picking up and dropping off children with the other parent. However, there could be times when family members try to interfere with the schedule. Here are a few things...
Will child support affect your food stamps in Maryland?
Child support affects your food stamps, whether you are the one paying or receiving. When you apply for food stamps, you have the option to apply individually or with your children. Nearly one-fifth of SNAP households with children receive child support....
What dads should know about child support
Child support can be a complicated topic, especially when you're already dealing with divorce or custody issues. While mothers sometimes pay child support if the child lives with the father, most of the time the mother is the parent receiving the child support....
Limits on child support amounts based on income
As some Maryland parents get ready to pay child support, they might be worried about the amount of support that will be taken from their paycheck and how this can affect their standard of living. While it is every parent’s responsibility to cover the costs of their...
What to know about social media and your Maryland divorce
As more and more people turn to social media to document their lives, it's no surprise that these platforms are playing an increasingly important role in divorce proceedings in Maryland. In fact, according to a recent study, one in three divorces in the United States...
Problems arise with child support obligations
Parents may love their children and hope to care for them. Unfortunately, parents might also find their marriage failing and choose to divorce. Child custody decisions take prominence in many Maryland divorce cases, and the non-custodial parent may face requirements...
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