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mother lives at home with grandparents and kids, but unstable with opiod drug abuse and job history. father has opiod addiction also but completed successful intensive treatment. can courts require mother to support order also?
answered on Nov 18, 2017
In response to your question, although the court can't order mother to move from her parents home. They can require her to pay child support for the children. The grandparents can't pick and choose who to go after for child support payments. Mother who has unstable job history and... View More 
I see online that it isn't enough to show a change of circumstances...is this true? This information is on "wiki how" and the internet lies. Since getting this other job, there has been no child support paid. I just told the dept of social services I wouldn't agree to a consent... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2017
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
answered on Nov 15, 2017
If the child support is enforced through the office of child support. your husband can contact that office to modify or stop the child support for the 18 year old child. If the child is still in high school then until 19 years old.
I am currently in court for custody of my 2 year old and CS. The guild lines for CS included daycare but I have no receipts of how much I spend, just my word. Will that hold up in court? A family friend watches my son and I pay her in cash. Also will the father be responsible for the whole cost of... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2017
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.
He also makes no attempt to pay court ordered child support and is in constant arrears. He has moved from the state and back several times, married and fathered other children. He also takes jobs under the table to avoid paying support.
answered on Aug 31, 2017
It is possible but other than his being bothering you I'm not hearing that he never ever visits the kids etc., and courts are unlikely to terminate parental rights because of arrerages or his marrying , or having fathered other children.If it's really getting to you, you need to get a... View More
Being deported again? Will that alert immigration in any way?
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answered on Aug 17, 2017
Highly likely. But, if he is not supporting his children, why would you care?
As the mother I filed for child support and custody. He was served by the sheriff and has 30 days to respond. Tomorrow will be 30 days, he hasn't responded to the request. Whats the next step?
answered on Aug 2, 2017
If no Answer is filed, you may request an Order of Default against the Defendant. If an Order of Default is granted, a hearing on the merits will be set. The dad can still file to have the Order of Default set aside. You should talk to an attorney about requesting an Order of Default.
My exhusband was laid off. He filed a motion to remove child support. He obtained a lawyer and wants to go to trial.
answered on Jun 5, 2017
It is unlikely. Both parents are responsible for taking care of their children. A judge may lower child support temporarily, depending on the father's finances. If he was laid off, he should be getting unemployment though. You should retain a lawyer to assist you to get all of the... View More
In his particular field, there is an ethical obligation to report if he is operating without a license. And what are the implications or legal ramifications from the perspective of child support if the person who notifies the licensing bureau is the former spouse?
answered on May 15, 2017
Reporting that a spouse is operating without a license should not itself affect child support payments. Child support payments are based on the Maryland child support guidelines. On the other hand, there may be an impact on child support payments if the former spouse loses his/her job and has no... View More
Shouldn't this be her responsibility, which is passed, to do this before it ended. And what will happen with me paying arrears, by garnishment for this 6 months?
answered on May 15, 2017
Here is what I found: Under Maryland law, child support continues until the minor child reaches the age of 18. It may be extended to age 19 if the child is still enrolled in high school. If there is past-due child support, the agency will continue to enforce payment until the arrears are paid in... View More
My husband and I have not filed for a divorce or legally separated. Basically, I'm not ready to take that step and he just hasn't done it. He lives with another woman and her children and pays nothing for our child except for her health insurance premium through his employer. I was always... View More
answered on May 6, 2017
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.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
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.
ive had sole physical and legal custody of my son for 4 years. when i filed for custody i filed for child support too, but because his mom was pregnant and not working at the time, the judge denied the child support and told me to come back once she had the baby. she's had 2 kids since then.... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
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
Father stopped paying in Oct 2016. Divorced finalized in Nov 2016. We went to pre-hearing in Feb 2017, they gave him a similar amount to what he was giving prior to him stopping in Oct. He provided me with a check after a visit with the kids in March 2017. Not sure if i should cash as we have an... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
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.
answered on Mar 7, 2017
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.
answered on Mar 6, 2017
Child support is based on both parents' incomes, not their expenses. It is figured pre-tax and pre-all other expenses.
My husband is not happy in the marriage and possibly wants out, but he has no grounds for divorce except to separate for 12 months. I think we can work through our problems and don't want to give in. If he does choose to separate, do I have to allow him to see our daughter? I would want them... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2017
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
After a "limited divorce" we have joint custody where I have my daughter 3 nights per week (she asked for no support-she was working then). She has now filed for Absolute Divorce & is asking for child support. In looking at the forms, the amount I am to pay is based on both of our... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2017
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
The judge ordered that arrears be calculated from the middle of the month (date when petition was filed), but she calculated the amount from the beginning of the month; therefore, the amount is higher than her own order and the law say it should be. What is my obligation?
answered on Feb 4, 2017
Your obligation is whatever the order states. You could file a motion with the court asking the court to correct the error just to be certain.
Child support office only gave my girlfriend 2 options. Both parents sign to take it to court or drop the matter. He refused to sign and she gave in but did not have to sign anything to cancel applying. What actual options does she have. He has admitted to paternity and signed the birth certificate... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
Your question is not clear. The office of child support doesn't get involved absent a court order. Your friend needs to file a lawsuit seeking child support. She could get an order of support with or without the father's consent.
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