Child custody and support in Maryland

Custody of the Children In Maryland

Joint legal custody is not always awarded in a contested situation, but it can be agreed upon by both parties. The court always considers the best interests of the child as well as an agreement adopted by the parents, when determining legal and physical custody. Working out an agreement mutually can help the divorce proceed through the courts as uncontested and make it eligible for a do-it-yourself divorce which can be more affordable, easy and fast.

Maryland Child Support Guidelines

The standard state child support guidelines in Maryland will exist in virtually every case, barring exceptional circumstances. Both parents’ gross income, as well as certain child related expenses, are taken into consideration when calculating child support figures. Child support continues to be paid for the child until the child reaches age 18, and may continue through a child’s secondary education.