Child Support FAQS
Whether one parent has physical custody or joint physical custody is ordered, child support will likely still be a factor that needs to be considered. Maryland uses a specific formula to determine which parent will need to pay child support, and how much will be paid. Once the court finalizes their decision, it can generally only be amended under specific circumstances.
There are a variety of factors that go into determining child support payments. These include each parent’s income, healthcare expenses, child care expenses and more. It’s important to note that, even if you never married the child’s other parent, you may still be liable for child support.