Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

When you were in court 2 years ago, child support guideline worksheets should have been prepared which would have determined which parent had to pay support to the other. This is based upon a number of factors--respective incomes (before taxes), child care expenses, health insurance costs, and uninsured medical expenses. Generally such things as extracurricular activities aren't part of the calculation. However, a judge can adjust the guideline amount within a certain range if appropriate. If over the past 2 years there has been a significant change in income for either of you, there may be a basis for modification of the 2 year old order. If your ex is violating a specific court order to reimburse you for the expenses your 8 year old is incurring, then you would have the basis for seeking a contempt order. You should schedule a consultation with an experienced family attorney who can review your specific numbers re income, etc., and determine if there is a legal basis for adjusting the amount of support, or if your ex should be paying more toward your child's expenses.