When a parent faces incarceration, it can create uncertainty for everyone involved—especially when it comes to child custody and visitation. If a parent goes to jail, do they lose custody? In these cases, a parent does not automatically lose custody of their child simply because they go to prison. Nevertheless, the specific circumstances, such as […]
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A peace order is a court order designed to protect someone from harassment, stalking, or unwanted contact by a person who is not in a domestic relationship with them, such as a neighbor, coworker, or stranger. In contrast, a protective order is specifically for individuals seeking protection from abuse or violence by someone they share […]
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A prenuptial agreement (prenup) must be signed before marriage, while a postnuptial agreement (postnup) is created after the wedding. Both agreements outline financial arrangements and asset division in case of divorce or separation. While prenups are made in anticipation of marriage, postnups address new circumstances that arise during the marriage, such as shifts in income, […]
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In Maryland, the amount of child support for one child is determined by several factors, such as the combined income of both parents, the number of children, and the cost of health insurance. The state employs an income shares model to calculate child support payments. If you are going through a divorce and have children […]
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There is no set dollar amount of unpaid child support that automatically leads to the issuance of a warrant. Instead, a warrant is generally issued when an individual has fallen far behind on child support payments and shows a deliberate refusal to follow the court order, even after other enforcement methods, such as wage garnishment […]
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Child support is not considered income for tax purposes or loan applications. Taxation: Child support is neither taxable for the recipient nor deductible for the payer. It should not be included in your gross income when filing taxes. Loan Applications: Lenders may view child support as an expense when assessing your financial qualifications. Child Support […]
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