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I filed for a child support modification recently and the other parent just put in the written response to it.
answered on Oct 8, 2020
Wait for the court to contact you to set up a scheduling conference, which is a conference where you set up dates to get things done. It is advisable that you consult with an attorney to assess whether assistance of counsel is necessary.
My ex husband faked an at home paternity test when my daughter was 3. I never questioned it since it was a way to get him out of our lives. He's had no contact with my daughter since. Now my daughter is 13 and wants to know for sure that he is her father and to have him removed for her birth... View More 
answered on Sep 21, 2020
You are looking for advice on a very complicated matter that requires the assistance of counsel. I highly suggest you reach out to counsel in your county/city to discuss your options. Counsel can provide several mechanisms for locating him that you may not have at your disposal. And your case is... View More
I was under the impression from correspondence that this would be automatic. When I contacted OCS I was sent a mod document which is more than I thought was necessary. Every time I try to call their 800 number for AA county it's busy. Not sure what I should do, filling out a full financial... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
It is not automatic. The court/ child support enforcement is not watching to see when a child turns 18 or graduates high school. You must file with the Court to terminate (modify) the support. It is only retroactive to the date of filing -- not the date of the child graduating high school so... View More
We both don’t want each parent to pay support. But agreed on parent plan
answered on Sep 19, 2020
You can ask the court to set the child support where you and the other parent are generally charged with supporting the child(ren). You do have to be able to justify not paying support to each other though.
She plans on attending school when i go on mydhr it’s looks like the case has been closed. Was I to contact someone to let them know she does plan to attend. She has applied but not ready to take that risk
answered on Sep 18, 2020
If you are referring to child support, that usually ends when the child graduates high school at 18/19 years old.
answered on Sep 15, 2020
I presume you are asking how to get your driver's license back after being suspended by child support enforcement. The easiest way is to make a payment on the child support owed. Pay the child support and continue to make payments to keep your license from being suspended again. If you... View More
Child support was filed with the state. The Mom was advised because paternity will now be legally established, sole custody should be filed with family court as well.
answered on Aug 18, 2020
Without knowing the exact facts of the case and all parties involved, if that is the advice that she received, then she should follow it. You are correct in that a paternity action must be filed. Once paternity is established, mom can file for child support and custody. Good luck!
I filed a motion for custody for schooling an had mentioned about child support in the motion went to trial got the new order of there recommendation but it don't mention anything about child support an its been the same amount for almost 5yrs even with reasonable parenting time but now... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2020
If it is not in the Order, it did not change. The order contains everything that changed. For child support to change, you have to present evidence at trial about why the child support has to change and the amount of the expense that causes the changed. It is not just asking for it to change... View More
My taxes were applied to my child support arrears this year, as was my stimulus check of $2200. After those payments my arrears should have been paid off, but it's not showing up. I spoke with someone and only my state taxes have cleared, even though I filed my taxes at the end of January.... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2020
You should contact the Office of Child Support Enforcement in your County/City as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that things are a bit slow because of COVID so there may be limited staffing.
questions
Have you parenting classes
Have you completed anger management classes
Are you enrolled in substance class
Are you working how can n you provide for child
What are your daycare plans
Who can help you in case of emergency with child
answered on Aug 6, 2020
These are discovery questions. They will help the attorney prepare their case. You should not ignore them simply because you do not understand them. If you fail to respond, the other attorney may file sanctions against you and ask the court to prevent you from entering evidence to prove your case... View More
Long story short the mother of the child didn’t know who the father was when she was pregnant and gave birth. She now has my significant other on child support and Denise him his rights to see his son. In a way it looks as if she doesn’t want the father to be part of the child’s life. She... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
Whether or not he is on the birth certificate is irrelevant to his obligation to pay child support. If the child is his, he is legally obligated to support the child. If he would like a relationship with the child, he can file a custody matter where he asks for access. The mother cannot deny... View More
I filed for child support, but the Dad does not work and there is no custody order in place. Is it even worth it to file? I have heard rumors that I would have to pay Dad as I have a greater income.
answered on Jul 29, 2020
Yes, it is worth it. The court will impute income onto dad. That means that for calculation purposes, the court will calculate the guidelines as if he has a minimum wage job. Currently that is $11.00 depending on your county of residence. Some counties in MD have a higher minimum wage. So if you... View More
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.
answered on Jul 16, 2020
You should have been notified. There should have been a filing with notice served to you. I do not practice in your state so I recommend that you speak to a local attorney.
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.
My ex wife and I have a signed Judgment of Absolute Divorce and now she treating to take down for child support and maybe full custody. We have a ordered of joint legal custody now and the original question with other orders in affect. I just want to know if she can file to change anything 2yrs... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
The visitation schedule, child support, and legal custody can all be modified at any time upon one party filing a motion and supporting the change with evidence of a material change in circumstances from when the last court order was entered. If there was never a determination of the amount of... View More
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.
For... View More
Husband had an affair while separated that resulted in child. While we managed to work things out, the baby mother has been quite bitter about the whole process. She threatens to sue me for child support. My husband shares 50/50 custody and pays child support. However, he recently lost his job and... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2020
No, you have zero legal obligation to pay her child support. However, if your husband owes back child support, and you have joint financial accounts with your husband, you would be advised to remove your husband's name from the joint accounts, because his child's mother could have the... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2020
Child support is awarded based on the number of overnights the child spends with each parent per year and the amount of combined income of both parents, and each parent's share of that combined income. It also takes into account the cost of health insurance, work-related daycare expenses and... View More
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