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CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATIONS

Maryland determines child support payments using statewide guidelines that factor in parents’ incomes, existing obligations, and shared custody arrangements. Non-custodial parents may also contribute to additional expenses like medical care or daycare. Adjustments below the guideline amount are rare and require strong justification. At The Burton Firm, Attorney Aubrey Burton Jr. helps clients navigate the complexities of child support, ensuring fair and accurate outcomes. With extensive experience in Maryland family law, the firm is dedicated to protecting your family’s best interests. Contact The Burton Firm at (301) 420-5540 for a free consultation and let us help you achieve the best outcome for...

01 October

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JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT

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Non-payment of child support in Maryland has serious legal and financial consequences, including license suspension, wage garnishment, and property liens. While parents can sometimes work together to address payment issues, legal intervention is often necessary to modify or enforce support orders. At The Burton Firm, our knowledgeable attorneys provide personalized assistance to help clients navigate child support enforcement. From modifying orders to resolving penalties, we are here to protect your rights and ensure fair outcomes. Contact us today to explore your options and take control of your situation....

15 July

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MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT

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Child support in Maryland is designed to ensure that every child in the state receives adequate financial support, whether the parents are legally separated, divorced, or if they never married in the first place. Support generally takes the form of payments from the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent. The custodial parent is defined as the parent who provides the majority of the care to the child, and this means that the parent who has been awarded a greater share of custody in divorce proceedings, will generally be the one receiving the support payments. Child support payments typically continue until...

01 June

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EX-SPOUSE WON’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT

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It can feel like the battle is over once the court rules in your favor regarding child support. Unfortunately, the enforcement of child support can be challenging. What is a parent to do if an ex-spouse fails or refuses to pay the child support they have been ordered to give? If you find yourself in this situation, contact a Maryland child support attorney immediately....

15 July

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CHILD SUPPORT, ENFORCEMENT & CUSTODY

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Child support is a court-ordered payment requiring the noncustodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. Typically for ordinary expenses of food, shelter, clothing, education and medication needs for the children only. In 1990, Maryland passed a law requiring the courts to use child support guidelines in all child support cases. The guidelines provide a formula to calculate your child support obligation....

15 September

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MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES

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When dealing with child support, the state of Maryland adopted a guideline measured by the income of the parties involved. The new Maryland law tops off at a combined adjusted annual income of $180,000 per annum or $15,000 per month. Keep in mind, child support will increase depending on the number of children involved. However, just with the old guidelines, the court will have discretion in setting the support level for the parties and individuals....

15 June

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GRANDPARENT & 3RD PARTY CUSTODY & ACCESS

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The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special, but in Maryland, grandparents face significant legal challenges when seeking custody or visitation rights. Maryland law does not give preference to grandparents over other third parties, and there is no legal entitlement for grandparents to have custody or visitation. However, grandparents can petition for reasonable access, but they must prove that the parents are unfit or that extraordinary circumstances exist, such as abuse or neglect. Grandparents can seek court intervention through guardianship, custody, or visitation. The court considers various factors, including the well-being of the child and the circumstances of the parents....

15 May

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MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT

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In the State of Maryland, you should file your complaint for child support in the county that is the domicile of the child. A child’s domicile is the place where the child has his or her true, fixed and permanent home. In Maryland, the equity court has continuing jurisdiction over the support of the child. It is not required for the parties to be married for the court to grant child support payments. Furthermore, support can be sought not only by the birth parent, if he or she has legal custody, but also by the guardian of the child....

01 August

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Children of Divorced Same-Sex Parents

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Since same-sex marriage is legal in the state of Maryland, it is important to understand the nuances and issues that could arise from divorce of same-sex marriage, including that of children. A child born or conceived during a marriage is presumed to be the legitimate child of both spouses, not just the spouse who gave birth to the child. In the past when a same sex couple adopted a child in the state of Maryland, only one of them actually adopted the child from the agency, country or service because two people without a legal tie to one another are...

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CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATIONS

JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT

MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EX-SPOUSE WON’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT

CHILD SUPPORT, ENFORCEMENT & CUSTODY

MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES

GRANDPARENT & 3RD PARTY CUSTODY & ACCESS

MARYLAND CHILD SUPPORT

Children of Divorced Same-Sex Parents

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