What is child support? Child support is a certain dollar amount that is paid to the person who has physical custody of a couple’s children. This usually begins after a separation or divorce. The exact amount and duration of those payments should be clearly specified...
Child Support
A Guide to Receiving Child Support in Maryland
What is Child Support? Child support consists of regular payments made by one former partner to the other. Couples getting separated or divorced may choose the person who will make those payments and the amount that will be paid in their separation agreement. That determination may also be made by a judge in a court of law. Why is Child…
A Guide to Paying Child Support in Maryland
What is Child Support? Child support is an amount of money that is paid by one parent to the other after they decide to separate or divorce. The funds are generally used to cover children’s education, medical care, transportation, lodging, food and other associated expenses. They help to maintain the child’s standard of living that was established during the family…