Child Support Attorneys in Baltimore, MD
When pursuing a divorce in Maryland with children, the discussion of child support will come up. Maryland has formulas in place to determine the financial responsibilities of the parental parties involved, taking into account who has primary custody, division of custody, income, expenses, and other factors.
This can be a stressful time for parents, while navigating divorce agreements, child custody division, and arguing for proper compensation of child support that is fair. Family law attorney Lillian V. McElroy is the head family law attorney at Saller Law, and her experience helping parents with their child support cases is unparalleled.
She is prepared to help break down the details of the case, put together all documentation needed, and help fight for you and your family’s needs.
If you are dealing with child support in Baltimore, MD and need representation for your divorce or a child support modification, we are here to help.
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Receiving Child Support in Maryland
Maryland has specific formulas for deciding child support in divorce cases. Child support is most simplified when one parent is awarded primary custody – the other parent must pay child support based on the formula to help support the child.
When physical custody or primary custody of the child is shared in a divorce, the deciding factors for child support can be more complex. There is a formula in place that takes into account income, health care costs, percentage of income, percentage of overnight stays, and more.
Child support lawyers in Baltimore can help you be aware of the determining factors and argue for more or less of the generated formula amount. Many items can impact the financial support a primary parent needs, and we are here to help parents do what is in the best interest of their child and the family’s overall financial possibilities.
Child Support Factors in Baltimore County
- Actual Monthly Income: take-home income salary/wages, along with bonuses, SS benefits, worker’s compensation and alimony
- Adjusted Actual Income: any child support or alimony that is already being paid will be subtracted from the actual income
- Percentage of Total Income: what percent of the total income does each parent share
- Work-Related Child Care Costs: daycare, or before- or after- school care expenses while the parent is at work
- Health Insurance Costs: the cost of the child’s health insurance
- Other Medical Expenses: reasonable expenses not covered under general health insurance, such as dental, asthma, physical therapy, counseling, and other treatments
- Financial Statement: provided by the one seeking child support, a statement of financial standing
- Percentage of Overnights: in cases where the child is with both parents at least 20% of the time, the percentage of overnights will be considered to divide and determine the child support amount
Child Support Modification
Circumstances may arise in which child support agreements need to be modified. This most often happens when there is a change in income or primary custody arrangements have shifted. However, it is worth noting that Maryland does not allow a parent to reduce their income to reduce or avoid child support.
Under Maryland law, that is considered voluntary impoverishment and the parent will still have the child support calculated using imputed income – or an assumed income. Always consult with a child support lawyer in Baltimore when you are concerned about the amount of child support being proposed.
Trust Saller, Ernstberger & McElroy to Be Your Child Support Attorneys in Baltimore
Child support in divorce cases can always be a tough and tense subject. Parents are arguing in favor of what is best for their child, with the input and formula of the courts to come to a fair division of financial responsibility.
If you believe you are in need of more child support than the formula is granting, or you believe the formula is unfair, seek assistance from child support attorneys in Baltimore at Saller Law. We will help provide documentation, form arguments, and ensure a fair and just division based on finances, custody, and what the child needs.
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