Rockville Child Support Lawyers
Get the Child Support Results You Deserve
If you are in need of child support, require assistance in taking steps to enforce an existing Child Support Order, or have been served with a complaint for child support, an experienced child support attorney can help you navigate the process. Failing to pay your child support as ordered may result in serious consequences, including additional fees, a suspension of your driver’s license, and a finding of contempt.
We understand that your rights and obligations regarding child support may be confusing, and we are here to help. Backed by years of experience, our child support lawyers in Rockville can help you with all your family law and divorce needs. We will help you determine your optimum courses of action and effectively guide you through the complex legal process. You can count on us to provide you with the strong representation you need and deserve.
Call McGann Hughes Gratz today at (301) 658-2494 or contact us online to learn how we can assist you and to schedule a virtual or in-person consultation. Our lawyers are based in Rockville and practice throughout Maryland.
Understanding Child Support in Maryland
There are several important aspects of child support to consider. First, in these types of cases, the custodial parent will receive monthly money payments from the non-custodial parent. These payments will be made directly to the custodial parent and they will be used to pay for the child’s food, rent, clothes, and other essential items. If circumstances regarding the parents or their children change substantially later on, the court may alter the child support order, as it retains the jurisdiction to do so. Lastly, the payments will end automatically once the child dies, reaches 18 years old, or becomes emancipated (in certain cases).
If the noncustodial parent fails to make their payment in full and on time, the government may:
- Deny the renewal or issuance of a passport
- Bring contempt of court actions against that parent
- Report parents owing child support to credit bureaus
- Intercept federal and state tax refunds to make child support payments
- Request the revocation or suspension of a recreational or professional license
How to Terminate Child Support in Maryland
Child support is not generally terminated without good reason, and acceptable reasons are very few. If you can prove you are not the father, that the child has aged out of support, marital status, or that the child is able to self support, you may have options to stop support.
When Does Child Support End in Maryland?
According to Maryland law, the legal age to stop child support is 18 years old. Although, there may be an extension to 19 years old if that child is still attending high school. Or, if there are past-due child support payments, all payments must be paid in full, regardless of the child's age.
Benefits of Hiring a Child Support Attorney
When one is facing child custody and child support issues let your attorney guide you through the court system so you can achieve the best possible outcome. Your child support attorney knows the laws regarding child support and child custody in Maryland and will be able to help guide you to the best solution for your situation.
Call McGann Hughes Grats at (301) 658-2494 or contact us online to learn how we can assist you and to schedule a virtual or in-person consultation. Our lawyers are based in Rockville and practice throughout Maryland.
