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On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 14, 2023 | Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, High Asset Divorce
Most Marylanders probably know even without thinking much of it that divorce is stressful. Whether they have been through it themselves or have watched a loved one go through it, one can probably see how in the heat of a very emotional time, people might not make the...
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jul 21, 2023 | Blog, Child Support
In Maryland, child support is calculated using the formula from Child Support Guidelines. The child support schedule ordered by the court is typically based on the guidelines unless one of the parties can prove the state's formula would be inappropriate or unjust for...
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | May 11, 2023 | Blog, Child Support
Child support is court-ordered financial support that a non-custodial parent must pay to the custodial parent to help cover the expenses of raising a child. While the child support order is legally binding in Maryland, circumstances may change over time, requiring a...
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 28, 2022 | Child Support
If you are a parent in Maryland who pays or receives child support, you should understand how the funds should be used. This might vary from state to state. It might also be affected by the arrangement you and the child’s other parent reach. Why is child support...
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 24, 2022 | Child Support
Most parents in Maryland who owe back child support haven’t gotten behind on payments by choice. While there are parents that willingly refuse to pay child support, most of the time, non-paying parents are just broke. According to a report by the Office of Child...
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 10, 2022 | Child Support
Millions of taxpayers anxiously await the receipt of their refunds. Persons caught up in audits and those who owe back taxes might not receive their checks because the funds cover past or new assessments. Maryland taxpayers might not have any issues with the IRS...
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 11, 2022 | Child Support
In Maryland, both parents are responsible for their child’s financial support. This means that when parents are not in a relationship, the non-custodial parent will need to pay support to meet their share of the child’s financial needs. However, the state does...
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 12, 2021 | Child Support
When parents establish a child support order for the first time, they want to know exactly what to expect. Parents often ask how long it takes to establish a support order after a case begins. Of course, no two cases are alike. However, it's still helpful to have a...
| Sep 1, 2020 | Child Support
Divorce decrees may stipulate terms related to child custody and support. Both parties must abide by the terms or face potential consequences. An ex-spouse that refuses to pay child support, for example, may experience wage garnishment or even arrest. However,...
| Aug 10, 2020 | Child Support
Servicemembers who end their marriage must deal with federal and Maryland laws. Additionally, each service branch has their own rules governing spousal and child support in a military divorce. Generally, these regulations require service members to give adequate...