Child Support Guidelines

How the Court Resolves Contempt Issues in Custody and Support Matters?

A parent can be found in contempt for failure to follow the terms of a custody or support order. The most prevalent contempt violations are access and failure to pay child support. Denying access to a child or children subjects the parent denying access to being found in contempt. For example, if the parent is […]

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Child Support Guidelines and Support Obligations

In Maryland Child Support Guidelines are determined by the income of the parents, number of children, and ordinary and extraordinary medical and daycare expenses. Child Support guidelines are governed by title 12 of the family law article. In order to accurately determine a parent’s child support obligation, the court requires that each party file a

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