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answered on Jan 24, 2017
You need to hire an attorney if you are seeking child support. There is a whole lot of work that goes into securing an award for child support.
Got married to my husband. I'm a civilian who works overseas on a military installation. He moved so we can be together, after 5 months of applying for full time work with no luck- he accepted a position that is considered flex staff. It's his only option right now, as many positions... View More 
answered on Jan 4, 2017
You are not responsible for paying the child support. However, any joint accounts you have could be garnished to recover any arrears. If your husband is earning less, he should file with the court for a modification of support. Otherwise, the arrears will keep mounting which can have severe... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2016
If the order is enforced through Child Support Enforcement, they will suspend his license, and intercept his tax refund, as well as any court procedures.
If you prefer, you can enforce the Order yourself through filing for contempt. You cannot suspend his driver's license and... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
In Maryland, you cannot file for custody/support until the child is born. You can prepare the paperwork in advance, but you must have the name and date of birth to finalize it.
We have legal joint and physical custody at this time. Would that also mean she would have to change that first
answered on Oct 29, 2016
If the child also lives in Maryland, then you most likely would not be required to pay child support past age 18. If the child lives elsewhere the mother could seek child support based on that state's child support laws. Physical custody only affects the amount of child support, not... View More
Recently moved from PA to MD with my partner and our two very small children. My support payments have made providing for my current family extremely difficult. Are my new children factored in when determining support? I may be able to negotiate with my ex but it's a touchy subject.... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2016
Child support is based on a number of factors. It's not based on hours worked, but the gross income of each parent.
I have been divorced for a little over a year now. I have sole custody of my 3 year old daughter. My ex-husband was denied visitation after he was terminated from the courts supervised visitation center. Child support was not a part of the original divorce agreement. Money has gotten tight so I... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2016
I'm a little surprised you got a custody order without child support being involved. But even if that's the case, I would recommend you consult local counsel. You could still file a complaint or motion for child support.
answered on Oct 3, 2016
I assume from your question that man to whom you are married is not the father of your child. The child support guidelines will apply to your situation. Those take into account how much visitation each parent has, your income, insurance, extraordinary medical expenses, and a few other items. What... View More
I was issued a Stop Order for payments and a letter of termination of future payments by MD, however, TX states that I have to continue till she graduates High School, MD also states they messed up on the amount and for the past 10 years, they never included medical. They are trying to collect on... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2015
try to work with OCSE and/or file for correction with the Court ASAP. You may need to hire an attorney (spend money to save money)
answered on Mar 30, 2015
What did the divorce decree state about child support? is it a direct payment? Is the office of child support enforcement agency involved? More information is needed before any type of general response can be provided.
I've been trying this for yrs and arrears is adding up. It's not being enforced here and is a big problem now.
answered on Mar 30, 2015
Did you file an action with the circuit court where the child support obligation was entered? You need to do that, because otherwise nothing will happen.
I lost my job 5 years ago. MD court decided I had intentionally impoverished myself. I was ordered to pay the same amt. which I couldn't afford. I'm now paying the arrears ea month but want to know if I can get that amount changed. Is it worth fighting?
answered on Mar 19, 2015
Payment should stop automatically once child is 18, unless child is still in High school then till child turns 19 or graduates from High School, whichever comes first. If the obligor of the child support is paying via a wage lien it may be beneficial to contact OCSE shortly before one of these... View More
Do I have to file paperwork with Florida courts or Maryland?
answered on Mar 5, 2015
Florida courts. But you should talk to a Florida attorney before you file anything, as it may not behoove you to file.
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answered on Mar 5, 2015
DC law applies, unless a new child support order was entered in Maryland (not for enforcement purposes, but because a new order stating child lives in here and Maryland ran the guidelines.
She is able to still work full time but doesn't because of her new boyfriend.
answered on Feb 23, 2015
It is possible. You can argue that she is voluntarily impoverishing herself to require you to pay more child support, but it would be your burden to prove that she is voluntarily impoverishing herself.
I have been paying support for 4-5 years now and picked up a part time job to help pay bills, support increases, and save a little for my kids college. Will I need to include this in my support review for this year?
answered on Feb 23, 2015
This will be included in any review done by OCSE or if either party were to file for modification before OCSE does any review.
NY will not give me my money back. They aren't giving it to ex wife either. This case is already with PA jurisdiction. NY has failed to get back to me with a resolution. Help
answered on Jan 31, 2015
18, unless the child is still in high school then till graduation or 19 whichever comes first.
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