He MUST file a modification. It will only be retroactive to the date of filing, NOT the date the child turns 18.

Also if the child is still in high school, child support continues until graduation.

He should speak to a lawyer to discuss all his options.

If this agreement is in writing you can file with the court to enforce the agreement. If the agreement is made part of an order (look for the words "incorporated but not merged" in the order) then you can file for contempt.

If he is not doing what he should willing, the court... View More

Child support and access are two different things. You can be required to pay child support until age 18 or the child graduates high school whichever is later. If you want to see the child you need to file a separate case for access in the county where the child lives. Not seeing the child is... View More

The child support under the current order remains due and owing until changed by another Order. The other person still has to pay the full amount currently ordered. If they do not, they can be held in contempt. Taking a lower paying job without a good reason, may not result in a lower child... View More

Start having your daycare provider issue you a receipt. Filled out and signed by the daycare provider not you. Your word is usually not enough. The court knows you spend something, but if you want the amount to be calculated correctly get the proof.

If the protective order was granted, you will not lose it by not testifying in the criminal case. It is understandable you are scared what he will do if you testify. After all, you sought a protective order for a reason. However, the protective order means he has no contact with you. If... View More

I am not normally a fan of reporting to CPS. However, there is already a plan in place that your ex is aware of. The fact that he is not thinking about the implications of the children spending the night shows he is not demonstrating good judgment. Your first priority is to protect the... View More

In Maryland, there is no such thing as a legal separation. You do not need to file anything to prove you are separated. You just need to file for child support.

In Maryland, you must request a modification of the child support. It will not occur automatically. If you continue to pay after the child turns 18, you will not get a refund.

Depending on the age of her children, income could be imputed to her. That means the court will determine how much she should be earning if she were working, then calculate the child support based on that. You should consult with an attorney help you prove she is capable of working and... View More

It will be counted against the back support he owes you. It will reduce the total amount owed, not wipe it out entirely. The amount is due in full, every month. Not just when he feels like giving it to you.

As soon as the child is born, you can file for custody. You should also file for child support at the same time. Child support will be ordered regardless of his desire to be a part of the child's life or not. As for custody, some visitation is likely to be ordered, but whether he actually... View More

It is highly unlikely that you will be reimbursed for any over payment. In Maryland, it is your responsibility to petition the court to terminate child support once the children are over 18. It does not end automatically.

Child support is based on both parents' incomes, not their expenses. It is figured pre-tax and pre-all other expenses.

The relationship between you and your husband has nothing to do with his relationship with your daughter. Regardless of the reason for the separation, he still has a right to see his child. Whether joint custody is appropriate depends on many factors, but should not be dismissed outright just... View More

If the child is over the age of 2, the court will generally expect her to be working or looking for work. In that case, if she is physically and mentally able to work but is not, they will impute (guess) what her income should be and use that. You will need the help of an attorney to guide the... View More

Entering the military causes many difficulties in a custody situation. In general, the military will require the father to have a custody plan in place. His wife cannot just step in to take his place. Custody does not work that way. This is not a used car where you hand over the keys and... View More

This is not a child support question. This is a custody question. You cannot just put the mother out and keep the children. You must file for custody of the children. Which as you are not a parent of the children is very difficult for third parties to get. You have to show extraordinary... View More

You must make efforts to locate the father. You must try to contact family and friends to see if they have a current address for him. Do a google search to see if his name and address comes up. If you do these things and do not find him, then you can request the court serve him by... View More

You have rights in the value of the home where you live there or not. In Maryland, you must be living separate and apart -- as in not under the same roof -- for most grounds for divorce. Since someone must move out, the person moving out does not generally lose rights in the home.