Child Support

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Catonsville, Maryland Child Support Attorney

Child support determinations may be made at the time of a divorce or in relation to a paternity case. Whether you are facing divorce and concerned about the collection of child support or you are seeking the enforcement of an existing order, we can effectively assert your rights. At the Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A., we are committed to providing clients with strategic counsel in child support cases. We are committed to protecting your rights and the best interests of your children. For dedicated and knowledge legal guidance with your child support concerns, contact our office today.

How Will Child Support Be Calculated?

One of our primary concerns as your legal representative is ensuring the fair calculation of child support. Whether you are interested in collecting child support or you are seeking to prevent unmanageable obligations, we will review your financial status and ensure that you and your child are secure.

The court will take the following actions to determine child support:

• Obtain information on each party's income and/or potential income
• Assess the cost of health insurance, day care, any extraordinary medical expenses
• Apply the Maryland child support formula to this information to arrive at the figure

Maryland guidelines only address situations up to $120,000 in combined income. If a couple exceeds that amount, further calculations are needed to determine the child support amount. The court has discretion to arrive at figure based on family experience and standard of living.

Enforcement of Child Support Orders

We are experienced in representing our clients' interests in the enforcement of support orders. If you are owed child support and are seeking to collect back payments, we can explore every course of legal action to collect the child support payments you are due.

Modifications

A "material change in circumstances" that affects your financial security may warrant a modification to an existing order. If you have suffered a loss of job or if a custodial parent has had an increase pay, so that basis of original order doesn't apply, you may be entitled to a modification of an existing order. A modification can either be an increase or a decrease depending on the specific change in circumstances. We will assess situation and attempt modification without going to court, but will file a petition if needed.

Contact the Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced Catonsville, Maryland lawyer regarding family law, including divorce, child custody, child support or alimony.

Regular hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Evening and weekend appointments available • Located conveniently off the Baltimore Beltway, Exit 13

Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A.
611 Frederick Road
Suite 202
Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: (410) 744-3225
Fax: (410) 744-3373
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The Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. is located in Catonsville, Maryland, and serves clients in the communities of Baltimore, Arbutus, Ellicott City, Owings Mills, Linthicum, Odenton, Woodlawn and Reisterstown, as well as Baltimore County, Howard County, Harford County, Carroll County, and Anne Arundel County.