I have a tremendous amount of respect for people who recognize problems in their life and make moves to fix it. Each person’s tolerance is different from one another and life isn’t always peaches and cream. It takes strength and courage to recognize when change needs to happen and a lot of determination and focus to execute the necessary changes. Don’t let your fears, insecurities, or anxiety get the best of you. There is always a solution. 💪
In Maryland, the Courts use a formula called the “Child Support Guidelines” to calculate child support. Both parents have a duty to provide child support to their child or children. Generally, the parent who has custody of the children primarily receives child support. The Court will require certain information to calculate child support:
Each parent’s actual income
Each parent’s adjusted actual income
Work-related child care expenses
Health insurance expenses
Extraordinary medical expenses
The parties’ financial statement
There are so many variables that will come into play at a child support hearing. Issues like voluntary impoverishment, wage garnishment, establishing paternity, and primary or shared physical custody are just to name a few. Contact us at 443-741-2567 and we would be happy to discuss your child support matter with you.
When you’re contemplating a divorce, many thoughts run through your head. Am I going to be financially stable and sound? Will my kids be ok? Can I manage my career, children, and life all on my own? The answer is YES!
As a single parent myself, I can say without a doubt that you can navigate through your divorce and move on to have a full and rewarding life. The key to getting through your divorce is to have a plan in place. I often help my clients to be strategic about having a plan in place and encourage them to look at the big picture. Regardless if your divorce is contested or uncontested, the process can be managed and you will come out of it okay. I take the time to evaluate each step of your life, your finances, your children, your goals and I work tirelessly to make sure that your divorce matter is handled with care.
Do not stress. Having independence can be a positive thing for you and for your children. I had many clients tell me after their divorce is over (which can be stressful throughout) that once the dust settled, they now live a much happier life and they have taken control of it.
- Neveen Kurtom, Esq.