Q: My ex has sole custody of our daughter. I am on SSDI. The child support administration ordered me to pay 120.00 a month
Adding in 30.00 extra dollars for arrears. They also ordered me to contact Social Security to add her for auxiliary benefits. Between the 150 a month and half of my benefits comes to a total of 700.00 a month. At the hearing for child support, no financial statements were asked from either of us. Her father owns two restaurants and an apartment complex. I have no other income besides my SSDI. My 19 year old son lives with me in which I take care of him. I feel like 700.00 dollars a month for support is ridiculous for 1 child and he won't allow me to see her. Is there a limit to what a parent can receive in support? I'm struggling everyday to pay my bills and keep a roof over our heads. My question is, is the amount he is receiving fair or is there a limit to what a parent can receive when the other parent is on disability?
A:
You need a lawyer to review the situation. It is not possible to answer your question with a better picture of the financials. If you cannot afford a lawyer, contact Maryland Legal Aid, website here:
https://www.mdlab.org/contact-us/
They have an office serving the lower Eastern Shore in Salisbury.
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