If a Judge didn't sign an Order, then you don't have an Order at all. If you signed an agreement with your ex, then whatever the agreement states, is what you need to abide by unless you file to strike the agreement. If you don't abide by it or even if he doesn't abide it, one... View More

Typically, an Order of Default is granted in these types of scenarios but also the other parent may show up for the hearing, even though the other parent didn't file an Answer. Regardless, testimony will be taken a the hearing and the Judge will make a ruling based on the testimony and evidence.

No. You must wait until after birth.

You can always file to establish paternity, custody and child support against the biological father. It is possible to just file for child support by going to the Office of Child Support Enforcement in your county (or City of Baltimore), but you will need to have the name and current address of... View More

Without an agreement, the courts calculate the child support amount according to a guidelines chart, based upon the combined gross monthly income of both parents. That gross income number determined the amount of money it takes per month for parents at that income level to raise the child(ren)... View More

The mother was the parent supporting your daughter all those years that your arrearage was accruing. That money belongs to her, not your daughter, to repay some part of the costs she incurred to make up for your failure to pay. She is the one out of pocket all those years, not your daughter.

What you must split is the cost that is actually paid by the parents. In other words, the remainder due is split between you both 67/33. While she should be applauded for her initiative in getting the reduced cost, there is still a remainder to be paid. That is both parents' responsibility.

If he’s not legally obligated to pay you past the 18th birthday, and does not do so as an intentional gift to you, then he can sue you to recover amounts mistakenly paid to you. I suggest you put that extra money in a savings account and simply hold it. He can sue you for up to three years after... View More

You need to attach what is called Child Support Guidelines that show the amount that Maryland thinks you should be paying. If you are paying less than that, you must provide a good reason (other than this is what we agreed) why you are paying less. If you are paying more than the guidelines... View More

If he is physically and mentally capable of working the court will impute income to him for purposes of child support. He will owe it whether he is working or not. If he does not pay, his driver's license will be suspended.

Unfortunately no. Once a divorce is final, you cannot go back and ask for alimony or any property division. Only custody and child support are modifiable.

If everyone has been following the agreement for four years and receiving the benefits of it, the court is not going to throw it... View More

If there is a court order in effect, you must continue to follow the Order. However, if your daughter is actually living with you, you need to go to court and get that order modified so that you can stop paying child support.

Child support is based on parent's incomes not the cost of living. A court will not change solely based on a move to a cheaper place.

All of the support provided to him by his mother can be considered income. Also if he is physically capable of working but does not, the court can impute income to him. You will need an attorney to help you pursue him for child support.

The law in Maryland is that BOTH parents are financially responsible for the support of the children. You will not be allowed to sign away your rights because it is also the law that children have two parents. If you choose not to see the child, that is your decision. But you will still be... View More

Gross wages minus your reasonable and necessary business expenses. It takes a lawyer to help you figure this out.

Stay out of it. It is not your job to resolve this problem. Citizens' arrests aren't really a thing anyway. Let the court system handle this. Let your Mom handle it.

Highly unlikely. It was for the support of the child. Also, if you signed an affidavit of parentage, the genetic testing doesn't matter. The Affidavit established you as the legal parent of the child.

In Maryland, a custodial parent is entitled to receive child support until the child reaches the age of 18.

The process of obtaining a child support order is lengthy and should be embarked upon sooner, rather than, later.

For civil contempt, the person must be able to purge (fix ) the contempt. If they pay the $1000, no contempt and no jail. Although with a bench warrant they probably have to explain something to the judge first.