Category Archives: Child Support
When and When Not to Go to Court to Enforce a Custody or Support Order
If an ex is not paying the support they are supposed to pay or they are ignoring court-ordered obligations, it can be very tempting to rush back to court to force them into compliance. While this can sometimes be the right choice, you should speak with an experienced family law attorney first, as there… Read More »
Can I Get My Ex to Pay More Child Support?
If you live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland or the surrounding neighborhoods, and you are trying to get by as a single parent, you’ve probably felt the pinch of financial strain. The cost of living is rising quickly, and it’s not uncommon for noncustodial spouses to hide assets or under-report income to avoid paying… Read More »
How to Lower Your Child Support Legally
Many parents with child support obligations lament the heavy price they pay each month, while still struggling to make ends meet. No doubt, child support can be a big bill, especially when there are multiple children to care for. Fortunately, there are often legal ways to reduce child support payments. An attorney from the… Read More »
How to Lower Your Child Support Legally
Many parents with child support obligations lament the heavy price they pay each month, while still struggling to make ends meet. No doubt, child support can be a big bill, especially when there are multiple children to care for. Fortunately, there are often legal ways to reduce child support payments. An attorney from the… Read More »
When Is it Possible to Seek Modification of Child Support?
One thing is certain: life changes. If you’ve been through a divorce or child custody battle at some point, then at some point you’ve probably wondered if it’s worth trying to modify child support obligations. Whether you are receiving support or paying it, this questions comes up a lot. In general, people struggle to… Read More »
5 Tips to Get Kids Ready for School After a Summer Divorce
Many people choose to plan their divorces for summer, because the kids are out of school. There can be a lot of reasons why this makes sense for some people, but the fallout the next school year can be tough. Here are some simple steps that can help you get your children ready for… Read More »
Who Pays for a Child’s College Expenses In a Divorce?
There is no law that requires parents to send their kids to college. Despite news reports about children actually suing their parents for college expenses, the fact remains in most cases, there is no obligation to pay for school beyond high school. Higher education is expensive. While most parents would love to pay their… Read More »
Help, I Can’t Afford Child Support Payments
In Maryland, a court can order spouses to pay child support and alimony, and it can order a party to divide personal property and assets. While giving up money and property is tough, child support can be one of the hardest obligations to maintain. This is not always because the person doesn’t care or… Read More »
When Can I Get My Child Support Payments Changed?
Child support is ordered by a court in order to provide for the comfort, care, and financial support of minor children. It is a statutory calculation, based on the relative income and means of the parties, along with a number of other relevant factors. A court will generally only entertain petitions to modify child… Read More »
Finding answers to questions about child support payments
Child support orders are something that goes along with child custody orders. If you have a child who doesn’t live with you, chances are good that there is a child support order relating to the child. While many parents know that child support is an important court order, other parents seem to think that… Read More »