Common Child Support Questions
We frequently get asked questions about child support in Maryland. Here are some helpful tips:
Both parents are responsible for providing financial support in Maryland regardless of whether or not they are married.
The court determines the amount of child support based on the income of parents at the time of the order and certain expenses that are covered. These expenses include 1) work related child care costs; 2) health insurance expenses; 3) extraordinary medical expenses; 4) cash medical support; and 5) additional expenses covered under Family Law Article § 12-204 (i).
A parent’s child support obligation continues until either your child turns 18 years old or as long as they are registered in high school. Child support will stop once your child turns 19 years regardless of their graduation status.
A parent can request to modify a child support order if there has been a material change in circumstance. As always, it will be up to the court to make a final decision as to whether that modification request will be granted.
If you need assistance, please call us (443) 741-2567 and we would be happy to meet with you to answer all of your questions.