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answered on Jul 26, 2020
Two separate things. If you want access and are not getting it, you must file for it. You are entitled to some form access whether or not you are paying child support. On the other hand, paying child support does not guarantee a certain level access.
He denied child support in original custody case 8 years ago. But is now threatening to put me on child support.
answered on Jul 25, 2020
In the State of Maryland child support ends when the child turns 18 or graduates high school whichever is later. It does not continue because the child is attending college. Nor can he file for back support in Maryland. Support is only from the date of filing for it, not before that.
The daughter is 19 and I havnt seen her in bout 13 yrs.
answered on Jul 9, 2020
If arrears are still owed despite the child being 19, your stimulus check can be seized just like your tax refund.
Husband had child outside of our marriage. After that mess, we managed to still be together. Financially, I would not like any of my hard work /financial to be something the birth mother can use to her favor. My husband has 50/50 custody with child support obligations. If any motion is filed and... View More 
answered on Jul 3, 2020
Only your husband's income would count towards the child support obligation. You have no legal obligation to the child so you income cannot be considered for calculating the obligation.* His income is proved in ways other than tax returns. His W-2 shows only his income.
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We supposed to have every other weekend every other holiday 8wks out of the summer and communication 7pm daily we have not seen the child since February and no communication since april a well check was done and the officers was told the child was not there but in north Carolina
answered on Jun 15, 2020
You must file against the other person for contempt. The court has the power to enforce the current order against the other parent. If the child is out of state, t he other parent can be required to return the child to the state.
Last night he threw firecrackers at my apt. I thought it was a shotgun because of the very loud sound so i called the police and told them i heard a shotgun firing by my apt. They came and admitted that he had firecrackers but no gun on him. He has threatened me in the past. The cops allowed him to... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2020
You can seek a protective order for stalking. While he is technically allowed to be on public roads and such if you get a protective order that covers harassment and he is not allowed on common areas of your apartment such as the parking lot. You can get one from a commissoner if the court is... View More
My ex moved from is mom's house in Nov 2019, during is weekend with our 6 yr old daughter. Mom's address is on record in the court order. I found out he moved for my daughter (I had to buy her a phone because he was never home when I called to speak to her). I asked him about it and he... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2020
First check the court order. Does it require that parents provide each other their address? If it does, you can file contempt.
Regardless of that step, you can file in court to modify the custody. You can cite as the reason for the change he moved. Then let the court sort it out... View More
I am the custodial parent and receive child support from their father. He feels that because he pays support that I should buy clothes for the kids to keep at his house. I don't think I should be required to provide their basic necessities for his house. Am I required to provide all clothing... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
To keep at his house, no. You should back a bag for the kids and that bag with all its contents should come back from each visit. If he wants clothes kept at his home, he should provide them. Child support is not enough to cover two sets of clothing for the kids plus provide for their other... View More
I am the custodial parent.
answered on May 17, 2020
You do not need to file to continue the child support. Neither the state nor child support enforcement is keeping track of birthdates.
He lives in TN and order is for MD, he has never had arrears until COVID-19 (and might only be one month if that) he got a letter stating they want 60% of his paycheck and all 3 kids are listed. (one is 21 and the other 20) but the payment he was paying for all 3 is still the same for one kid. He... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
The payment does not automatically change. No one at the court or child support enforcement is keeping track of children's ages. The only solution is what you were told. You must file to modify it.
answered on May 4, 2020
It is not legal in Maryland to record someone without their permission -- no matter the reason. Not only will a judge not listen to it, but you could be exposing yourself to criminal charges.
The mother lived with me and my husband for a 1 1/2 years with my son and the baby and then they all moved out for a year and then my son came back with my grandson and been living with us for 3 yrs now. Does he have custody or can she just take him because she want her daughter to be raise with my... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2020
Without a court order, both parents have equal custody. The mother could take the child to live with her. The best solution when the parents are no longer living together is to either reach a written agreement regarding custody that is then entered as a court order or file for custody with the... View More
Grandson is 3, I have Sole/physical custody. Mom has stayed away to prevent any spread germs but his dad still wants a weekly visit
answered on Apr 1, 2020
The Maryland Stay At Home Order specifically states that travel is permitted pursuant to any court order. If the access is court ordered, it must be allowed to go forward.
Custody case
answered on Mar 25, 2020
"Reference letters" presumably letters from friends and neighbors about the issues are not admissible in court. They are considered hearsay. There must be live testimony.
answered on Mar 12, 2020
You must attend all court dates. If you do not attend the case will go on without you and you will likely not be able to challenge what happens at that hearing.
I was reading on Maryland SB 472 In not having to wait 12 months. I am an active duty military member. How would filing for this go and how do I obtain a Marital Separation Agreement
answered on Feb 27, 2020
In Maryland you must be separated for at least 12 months, unless there is adultery, domestic violence OR you have reached a written agreement with your spouse prior to filing for divorce. There are no exceptions to this, not even active duty military.
Current on support for my 18 year old son (turned 18 Jan 2020). What steps do I take once he graduates from High School in May 2020? Does the High School provide graduation proof? Is there anything I have to submit?
answered on Feb 24, 2020
You must file to terminate. The school is not tracking who has child support orders ending. Child support enforcement is not tracking who is turning 18 and/or graduating.
would the support payments stop automatically after the 18th birthday or do I notify child support in Maryland.
answered on Feb 4, 2020
You must file to stop the child support, when the child turns 18 in September. No one is keeping track of the child's birthday at child support enforcement.
Does the circuit court handle serving the defendant for you or is that something you have to do yourself?
answered on Jan 18, 2020
You must make arrangements to have the Defendant serve. You cannot serve the Defendant yourself, as in hand the person the papers, or mail them yourself. The sheriff will do it for $40. A private process server is slightly more.
Md will only send him papers in the mail (he keeps returning them) because of ‘jurisdiction’. We have an agreement (signed) to which he hasn’t stuck to at all regarding payments and weekends for him. What can I do to get this enforced and resolved?
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You can file with the court to enforce the agreement yourself. You do not need child support enforcement to do it. Have him personally served. Then proceed with the court matter.
You should consult with an attorney about all of your options.
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