Maryland Child Support Enforcement
Child support enforcement in Maryland helps the state make sure that children are provided for by both parents. Unpaid child support is a serious problem that state child support enforcement agencies are working hard to fight. Parents who fail to pay child support may face a variety of penalties, including:
- Interception of federal and state tax refunds
- Denial of passports
- Suspension of driver’s and professional licenses
- Garnishment of wages
- Being reported to credit bureaus
- Liens placed on real and personal property
- Being held in contempt of court
State laws outline how Maryland child support is determined. Talk to a local Maryland divorce lawyer about what you can expect to pay and receive in child support, and get advice from a divorce lawyer in your area about how to modify child support. Call 410-740-5646 or fill out the Maryland divorce case contact form below to get connected today. If your child support case doesn’t involve a divorce, you can still get in touch with a local attorney who practices in family law. Protect your child’s financial security with the help of a Maryland divorce lawyer.