Tag Archives: Child Support
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 »
What should I know about child support in Maryland?
Paying child support is something that parents must take very seriously. Maryland laws have set up a system to help ensure that children are financially supported by both parents. This is crucial because as any parent knows, it isn’t cheap to raise a child. Who is responsible for paying child support? Child support orders… Read More »
Bankruptcy doesn’t erase past-due child support
Child support payments are crucial to the parents who count on them to pay for the things their child needs. It is understandable that some parents who pay child support might not always be able to keep up with the payments. Still, those parents should consider child support as a priority expense since the… Read More »
Think carefully about child support obligations
We recently discussed some tips for handling a child support modification case. If you recall, we discussed how it is important to take action quickly if you are aware that you can’t keep up with the payments as ordered. This is a very important point when it comes to your child support payments because… Read More »
3 tips for seeking a child support modification
Child support modification is something that you might have to consider if you aren’t able to keep up with your payments. If you are the parent receiving the support, you might seek a modification if you learn that your ex has gotten a substantial raise or started a new job that pays more than… Read More »
Tips for handling a child support modification case
Child support modification cases are sometimes difficult to handle. Knowing ahead of time what you will need to gather and having some basic information about what you will need to do can help you to determine a course of action. In almost all child support modification cases, there are some tips that can apply…. Read More »
Child custody and support have to be carefully considered
In some of our recent blogs, we discussed child custody and child support matters. These are very serious issues for parents because they can all have an impact on the way your child lives his or her life. We know that you might have some concerns about what is going on with your child… Read More »
Child support obligations can’t be wiped out in bankruptcy
For a parent who is receiving child support, the surety of the payments coming can make or break the home. These parents usually rely on child support payments to meet a child’s needs. For the parents who are paying, it is crucial to plan for these deductions to be made so that the paying… Read More »
Child support modifications may help you avoid legal issues
In one of our recent posts, we discussed how courts don’t usually monitor how child support is spent. We also discussed some of the things that these payments might be used to cover. Still, having to pay child support can sometimes be a challenge. We know that life can throw curveballs and things happen… Read More »
Child support uses aren’t usually monitored
Parents who have to pay child support might wonder exactly what they are paying for. If you are paying these payments, you probably want to know what your child’s other parent can do with the money you send. The answer to that is that they need to use the money to pay for the… Read More »