Custody, support modification may be necessary after these events
Child custody and support orders provide critical protection and direction for parents after separation or divorce. However, there will often come a time when these orders are no longer appropriate and need to be changed. After the following events, modification of...
Child support basics in Maryland
If you are facing a divorce or separation between someone you have a child with, you may have many questions regarding child support payments. In Maryland, both parents are responsible for providing support for their children, regardless of their marital status to...
What will happen if I don’t pay my child support?
Life changes are inevitable. An unexpected job loss, medical emergency or other financial hit could severely impact your financial stability, making it difficult to not only keep up with your bills, but also your court-ordered support payments. However, you should not...
Over 3 dozen arrested for deliquent child support payments
When Maryland couples and others around the country get divorced, there are many decisions reached that impact them financially. If a couple has children, a major component in the divorce decree could be child support. One party may be required to provide this...
Which expenses can child support payments cover?
Most divorced parents in Maryland wants what is best for their children. It is therefore only natural for a noncustodial parent to be concerned about how the child support he or she pays every month is spent. Is it used as intended to support the various aspects of...
Issue of child support in Pitt/Jolie divorce
When couples in Maryland or others around the country go through the divorce process, tensions may often run high. When the couples have children, discussions around custody or child support can become rather contentious. However, for most couples, every statement or...
Amnesty for those who owe back child support
Those who have outstanding warrants and have had their driver's licenses suspended may be offered amnesty soon. Residents of Maryland and other states have been offered similar programs for those who owe back child support. By working together with the Office of Child...
Britney Spears signs new deal and ex asks for more child support
One celebrity family feud seems to go on forever over the financial support of their two children. Pop star Britney Spears has made a multi-million-dollar comeback, and her ex-husband feels he is entitled to a piece of the pie. In Maryland and other states,...
Child support in Maryland: Think far, far ahead
When cradling your newborn, you and your spouse are not likely to think about whether the baby will need braces or eyeglasses further along. Admittedly, dreaming about having children doesn't often focus on the costs of raising them well into adulthood. When divorce...
Seeking child support from a member of the military
When marriages end, it is often a difficult situation for all those involved. One of the most contentious areas of family law is child support. In cases where one of the spouses is a member of the military, the military cannot directly force a service member to pay...
