Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Child Support -Updated Question
Updated Question:
My child is being raised by my mother, who has had TEMPORARY CUSTODY since 1995. Also, the child's mother wrote in a notarized letter that my mother has raised the child since birth. MAXIMUS wants money from both me and the child's mother, who is no longer in the picture, for child support. Why am I obligated to pay if my own family, and I am thankful for them, is raising the child since I reside overseas? Understandably, the mother should pay child support but Maximus says I should, too. Also, to get my license back they want me to pay $2000 in a lump sum. I have no job and no money and can't get a job without a license. They are being extremely lenient with the child's mother and allowing her to pay a ridiculously low amount, nowhere near $2000. Can a lawyer be useful in this kind of situation? Thanks in advance.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child Support -Updated Question
I am unfamiliar with the name MAXIMUS, but I assume it is a name for child support enforcement in the relevant jurisdiction. There is no reason why child support enforcement should be involved unless your mother, who has custody of your child, is receiving public assistance for the child's support. In that case, the state will expect each parent to contribute to support, based on each parent's income. If you have no income, and child support has been established based on your income at some earlier date, you need to file for a reduction. If you are living in another country, they still expect you to support the child unless you are disabled. If you are a permanent resident of another country, and not disabled, is sthere a reason why you can't get a license (I assume you are talking about a driver's license) in that country? A lawyer will need answers to a lot of questions in order tohelp you, but yes, a lawyer can be helpful in straightening out this situation.