Child Support
Calculating Child Support in Maryland
Rollins Law Group - Elkton, Maryland
410-885-4259 or toll free at 1-877-879-4982 - E-Mail
As in most states, child support in Maryland is calculated according to a specific formula set forth in Maryland's child support guidelines. The calculation takes into account the net income of both parents, the number of children being cared for, and the time each parent will spend as the primary custodian, as well as any extra expenses such as healthcare insurance and childcare costs.
However, just because child support in Maryland is calculated according to these strict guidelines, does not mean disputes do not arise during and after divorce proceedings about the amount of child support to be paid.
- Is income properly reported, so the child support calculation is accurate? Or, is one parent hiding a source of income?
- Is one parent voluntarily impoverishing him- or herself — that is, intentionally earning a lower income (or no income) to keep from having to pay child support?
- Have the financial circumstances of either parent changed substantially after the final divorce decree? If so, one parent may want to apply for a modification of the monthly child support payment amount.
In situations such as the ones described above, early advice from experienced family law attorneys can be extremely useful in understanding what your legal options are and what the outcome of any lengthy legal battle is likely to be.
Experienced Legal Advice Regarding Child Support Disputes
The Rollins Law Group has provided legal representation in divorce cases and child support disputes for more than 60 years.
Led by the father-son attorney team of Edward D. E. Rollins III and E. Ellis Rollins, Rollins Law Group, is well-known in Cecil County for providing honest and straightforward legal representation in divorce cases and child support disputes.
Free Consultations - Flexible Scheduling Options
We offer potential clients a free consultation. We also offer flexible scheduling options for those clients who are unavailable to meet during regular business hours.
At our first — and confidential — appointment, we will discuss your specific circumstances and your short-term and long-range goals for yourself and your children. We will also give you our preliminary and honest opinion about what you can realistically expect the outcome to be — and how long a courtroom battle could take.
To schedule an appointment, call 410-885-4259 or toll free at 1-877-879-4982 or send us an e-mail.
