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WHAT YOUNEED TOKNOW ABOUTCHILD SUPPORTCARROLLCOUNTYMARYLANDLAWFIRM.COM
HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
ANYONE WHO IS GOINGTHROUGH A DIVORCE WILLNEED TO KNOW AS MUCHAS POSSIBLE ABOUT CHILDSUPPORT AND HOW IT WORKS.
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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
Child support is a sum ofmoney that the noncustodialparent is required to pay tothe custodian. This moneygoes toward fulfilling theneeds of the child—food,shelter, clothing, health care,and education.
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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
A person only has a legalobligation to provide acustodian with child supportif the child is biologicallytheirs.
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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
The court cannot order aperson to pay child supportfor a stepchild or a child thatis not blood related to them.
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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
Trial courts are responsiblefor determining the amountof money for a noncustodialparent to pay. This amountvaries and depends on thecircumstances of eachindividual case.
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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
The health and educationalneeds of the child definitelycome into play whendetermining how much youwill pay your child's otherparent.
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Child support must be madeto the custodian until thechild turns 18 years of age.
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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
A court sometimes ordersthe noncustodial parent tomake contributions tofuture medical and dentalexpenses as well asvacations, private schoolcosts, and camp expenses.
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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP
The penalty for failing to paychild support varies fromstate to state, thoughnon-compliance can resultin wage withholdings.
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Contact us!Hoffman, Comfort,Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP.
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