Child custody modifications can be a challenging and emotional experience for children. Adjusting to a new custody arrangement can be difficult for them to navigate. As a parent going through a child custody modification, what steps can you take to help your child...
Modifications
Will earning more money decrease the child support you receive?
Child support agreements are not set in stone. In other words, either the paying parent or the receiving parent can ask to modify the agreement. In most cases, child support modifications stem from significant changes in either parent’s income. If the paying parent...
Can a parent’s lifestyle change affect custody arrangements?
Life is full of changes. And sometimes, those changes can ripple through our family dynamics. When it comes to child custody, a parent's lifestyle shift might lead to questions about existing arrangements. Let's explore how these changes could impact custody and what...
What documents do you need to change child support for medical expenses?
Finding out that your child has special needs can be overwhelming emotionally and financially – especially if you are raising them on your own. Getting more child support from your ex-partner can help meet additional costs effectively. Modifying your child support To...
Can prenup agreements change or be affected by extraneous circumstances?
Prenuptial agreements can be a source of security when you are entering a marriage. Prenups can be particularly effective at safeguarding your financial independence. However, under Maryland law, certain extraneous circumstances can affect the validity and...
When can I request a decrease in my child support payments?
As a parent, managing the complexities of child support can be overwhelming. In addition, child support orders are not set in stone, and modifications can be made when necessary. If you are facing a change in circumstances and struggling to make ends meet, when and...
Does switching daycares require custody modification?
Children switching schools or daycares may seem like a simple lifestyle change. However, it involves several aspects that may require modifying an existing custody order for parents sharing custody or maintaining a visitation schedule. Factors to consider A change in...
Can I object to my co-parent’s relocation?
Certain lifestyle changes prompt parents to request the modification of their existing child custody order. A common situation family courts encounter in these cases is a parent’s relocation. Typically, if it is the noncustodial parent who is moving, there are few to...
What are some reasons to modify a custody arrangement?
Change is not always easy, and divorce in particular can completely upend your life. You might worry about how you will raise your children with your ex. A solid custody agreement may put you at ease, though it is possible that at some point you will have to return to...
Modifying support payments through the court or with an ex-spouse
Divorce often includes a court-ordered financial arrangement for paying or receiving child support. According to the Maryland Department of Human Services, the court calculates an income share model based on one parent having child custody or both parents sharing...