Maryland Child Support Guidelines Updates – 2020 & 2021

Disclaimer: The law discussed in this blog was current when published.  However, changes have occurred to the law since and you can read about those here.  If you have questions about these changes and how they affect you and your family, please contact the attorney Lindsay Parvis LParvis@jgllaw.com for a consultation.

The 2020 Session of the Maryland General Assembly saw several major developments to Maryland’s law on child support, some of which went into effect October 1, 2020 and the others going into effect October 1, 2021.

This series of articles discusses those changes and provides tips for parents and attorneys in child support negotiation, mediation, and litigation.

The series covers these changes in the law:

• 2020 Updates
  • Shared Physical Custody
  • Incarcerated Obligors/Payors
• 2021 Updates
  • Potential Income/Voluntary Impoverishment
  • Self-Support Reserve for low income parents
  • No Support Order
  • Updated Economic Data
  • Parents’ Combined Income of $15,001-$30,000/month

My biggest tip:  Calculate & Compare.  What does that mean?  Read each article to find out…

Since 2002, Lindsay Parvis has represented clients in Maryland custody, divorce, and marital matters. She negotiates, litigates, and advocates for the best interests of her clients, whether in contested litigation, uncontested settlement, or premarital and other agreements. Her clients are not only spouses and parents, but also children whose interests she is appointed by the court to represent in contested custody litigation.  Lindsay strives to improve Maryland law in the General Assembly, volunteering her time to monitor, advocate, and educate about legislative developments in family law.