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Maryland Custody Factors
The dynamics that occur in the Maryland Family Law courts can be complex. Maryland Family Court Judges consider many variables when determining child custody. Below are the main factors that are taken into consideration. Most custody litigants need experienced and aggressive counsel to protect their interests:
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Under Maryland law, child support is determined based on the Income Shares Model. Therefore the monthly support amount for the child is proportionally shared between the two parents based on their incomes, past W-2s, and child support worksheets. One parent will then pay the other parent his or her share of child support. Considerations will also be made for existing debt, property settlement, mortgages, other children or any other financial considerations.
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